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Study Links Warming To Disaster: WWA finds climate change primed Nepal-Tibet slope; Nepal eyes $20m UN loss fund

Study expected to strengthen Kathmandu’s case by linking climate change to disaster

The Times of India

Nepal: Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a flash flooding disaster

Two weeks after the devastating flash floods, the number of dead and missing continues to rise. At Kathmandu’s public hospital, as well as outside the military base in Bidur, hundreds of photographs of missing people have been put up. Hundreds of families come forward, hoping for news – good or…

France 24

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

As relatives desperately search and wait for news on dozens of Australians missing following the Nepal-Tibet floods, one Aussie has been found alive and safe.

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Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge

Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation…

The Economic Times

Nepal death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued alive from tunnel

Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,295 as rescue operations continue. Two men were rescued alive from a tunnel after being trapped for nine days. India has sent relief materials to aid Nepal's ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Australian specialists have arrived to assist in the search for…

The Economic Times

Chanted ‘Hare Krishna’ mantra for 9 days, says Nepal tunnel survivor after rescue on Krishna Janmashtami

A Nepal Electricity Authority worker rescued after nine days from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project said he kept chanting the ‘Hare Krishna’ mantra while trapped. Sanjay Sah was rescued on Krishna Janmashtami, while another worker was airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment.

The Economic Times

Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign Minister

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following devastating floods. He urged regional and global cooperation to address climate change impacts in the Himalayas, while thanking India for swift relief, rescue and forensic assistance as Nepal’s death toll reached…

The Economic Times

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Nepal floods: No bodies to cremate, kin burn kusha effigies as hopes fade for missing

Families in Nuwakot and Rasuwa performed symbolic cremations for missing flood victims. Relatives used kusha grass effigies when bodies could not be recovered. Searches for missing kin proved unsuccessful across various locations. Priests guided families through traditional rituals for liberating souls. Over one hundred effigies were cremated in Kathmandu's Pashupati…

The Times of India

Two cousins hired a 4WD to find their missing Australian family in Nepal. Then ‘there was no more road’

As Santosh Swaminathan and Nathan Subramanian wait for the army to restore access into the areas where their loved ones had been, they are growing increasingly desperate

The Guardian - AU

Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

When a wall of icy debris from a glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border tore through his village last week, Pemba Chhring Tamang watched the landscape he had known all his life disappear.

Radio France Internationale

After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts

Thousands remain missing and aid is hampered by treacherous conditions in communities almost wiped out of existence

The Guardian - UK

‘How do I not crumble?’ Loved ones of Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods fear others are turning away

In Sydney, Akash and his younger brother are just trying to keep going while their parents remain among the more than 4,000 missing people

The Guardian - AU

'We are so, so lucky': Dubai Indian expats recall close call during Kailash pilgrimage amid Nepal floods

Dubai-based Indian pilgrims returning from Mount Kailash narrowly avoided deadly Nepal border floods. Their planned return route was devastated by landslides and flooding which occurred on August 26. Pilgrims were forced to take an emergency military route after their journey home was disrupted. They learned of the destruction and personal…

The Economic Times

Sonu sood arrives in Kathmandu with relief supplies for Nepal flood survivors: 'Will try to bring people's lives back on track'

Actor Sonu Sood arrived in Kathmandu with his foundation team. They are delivering critical assistance to flood-affected communities in Nepal. The foundation plans to provide sustained, long-term support to the region. Immediate focus includes distributing essential items and assessing ongoing needs.

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Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000

Rescue teams continued searching debris-strewn areas along the Nepal-China border for thousands missing after catastrophic Himalayan floods killed more than 1,000 people. Nepal reported 1,003 deaths and 3,916 missing, while China recorded 16 deaths and 546 missing.

The Economic Times

Nepal's young PM Balendra Shah faces first major test as deadly floods expose government’s limits

Nepal's prime minister faces his first major test after a glacial collapse disaster. This catastrophe killed over one thousand people and left thousands more missing. Reconstruction costs are estimated to be in the billions of dollars for the nation. The disaster threatens the prime minister's reform agenda and economic development…

The Times of India

'1 tick, 2 ticks': Kin seek hope in text-delivery reports in Nepal

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWAKOT, NEPAL): For two days after Serbian citizen Enisa Lekovic disappeared in the floods in Nepal, a WhatsApp message sent by her daughter sat on a single grey tick - sent, but not delivered. Then, on Aug 28, the screen changed: the tick had turned into two blue…

The Independent UK

British aid worker says Nepal authorities mistook him for floods survivor: ‘Sorry, I haven’t been rescued’

Former councillor Alastair Chambers, 45, said the mix-up happened when he returned to the capital Kathmandu on a humanitarian aid flight after volunteering in a remote village

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The Economic Times

Nepal floods: 163 Indians evacuated, tunnel rescue team soldiers on despite challenges

India has rescued 163 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal. A specialised forensics team from India is assisting with DNA analysis in Kathmandu. Indian tunnel rescue teams are working to reach individuals trapped inside hydropower tunnels. The Nepal floods have claimed over 1,000 lives and left thousands missing. Relief…

The Economic Times

India evacuates 158 from flood-hit Nepal, steps up rescue and relief operations

India has evacuated 158 citizens from Nepal following devastating floods. Specialized Indian forensics and tunnel rescue teams are assisting Nepal's ongoing operations. These teams are coordinating with Nepalese counterparts on technical and forensic matters. Humanitarian aid, including essential supplies, has also been delivered to Kathmandu. Rescue efforts continue despite challenging…

The Economic Times

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan Board to tackle disasters

Amid the backdrop of recent disaster, Sadhguru has proposed a collaborative effort through a five-nation Himalayan Board to enhance disaster management among India, China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Nepal and Tibet’s floods are a warning for the future

In today’s newsletter: As rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic floods, the disaster offers a stark warning about the climate risks facing the region, and the world

The Economic Times

'We will rebuild it': Families pick up pieces, try to rebuild lives after Nepal floods

Flash floods from the Nepal-Tibet border wreaked havoc in central Nepal, resulting in significant destruction. Entire neighborhoods, including homes, shops, and schools, have been swept away, leaving survivors to search through the rubble for missing loved ones. As they start the arduous process of rebuilding, rescue teams are working tirelessly…

The Economic Times

Nepal floods: Families pick up pieces, try to rebuild lives amid debris

Flash floods swept through central Nepal, destroying homes and leaving many missing. Survivors are now sifting through mud and debris to recover belongings. Rescue teams are working to reach stranded individuals in affected areas. Families are relying on relief materials for basic necessities and shelter. The difficult process of rebuilding…

The Times of India

Nepal-Tibet floods: 750 dead, 20,000 deployed as rising rivers hamper rescue ops - top developments

Nepal and Tibet floods have claimed 750 lives and left over 3,000 missing. Rescuers continue operations amid warnings of fresh flooding and difficult conditions. Hundreds are believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, requiring specialized international assistance. India and China are providing crucial support including forensic experts and relief supplies. Infrastructure damage…

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