The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Neighbourhood Power Play: Transmission lines are new pathways of India’s subcontinental influence

India’s power grid is emerging as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road push in South Asia. India’s ability to buy large quantities of electricity makes its market crucial for neighbours such as Nepal and Bhutan. While China funds power projects, India provides the revenue through electricity imports.

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Watch: Government building collapses into river as heavy rains trigger fresh landslide in Nepal

A catastrophic landslide in Baskhola, Galkot Municipality-9, caused a ward office building to collapse into the Daram River. The disaster has resulted in a reported ten fatalities, while one person remains untraced following extreme weather conditions in Baglung. Swift rescue efforts are ongoing, supported by a helicopter from the Nepali…

The Times of India · 13h ago

Avalanche hits Nepal's Manang, 4 dead and 12 missing; rescue teams search for survivors

An avalanche at Mount Himlung's base camp in Nepal's Manang district has killed at least four people and left 12 missing, according to the Associated Press. Rescue teams resumed search operations on Monday as improving weather allowed mountain guides to dig through snow-covered tents. PTI reported eight people remained missing.

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Two dead after avalanche hits Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal; 10 missing

Two people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district on Sunday. The avalanche hit a at the base camp sheltering climbers and support staff at the 7,126-metre peak.

The Times of India · Sep 27

Nepal Avalanche Kills Two as 12 Guides and Support Workers Remain Missing

Two Nepali climbers have died and around a dozen guides and support workers are missing after an avalanche hit Himlung Himal base camp in western Nepal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

Avalanche Buries Himlung Base Camp: 16 expedition staff feared dead; bad weather stalls rescue

2 bodies recovered, 14 expedition support staff missing

The Times of India · Sep 27

Nepal battered by severe rain: 21 dead, 5 missing as floods, landslides worsen

In Nepal, heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in 21 lives lost and extensive damage. Authorities have evacuated around 3,000 residents from perilous areas to guarantee their safety. This deluge follows the earlier Bhotekoshi floods, which had a death toll of over 1,400. As rescue efforts continue,…

The Times of India · Sep 27

Nepal’s flooding disaster set to pile billions onto its national debt

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: New analysis shows how climate disasters are sending the national debt of countries soaring, as campaigners warn much more must be done to compensate vulnerable countries that have done little to cause the climate crisis. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Heavy rain in India, Nepal: 19 killed, 10 missing as floods, landslides and avalanche hit several areas

Recent heavy rainfall and storms have led to devastating flooding and landslides across India and Nepal. In Uttar Pradesh, 15 lives were lost, and more than 100 homes sustained damage. In a tragic incident in Baglung, Nepal, four individuals, including children, died in a landslide. Moreover, an avalanche at Himlung…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Nepal ex-chief justice taken to police station; cops cite security threat

Cholendra Shumsher Rana was taken to a police station from his residence following a reported security threat. Police stated that he was placed under protection after receiving this threat information. Authorities have not disclosed the source of the alleged threat regarding Rana's safety.

The Economic Times · Sep 27