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Nepal floods: 1,453 dead, nearly 5,300 still missing a month after disaster

A month after the flash floods struck Nepal, the death toll has reached at least 1,453 people. The floods, originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, swept away homes and infrastructure, leaving many unaccounted for. While rescue operations have helped over 13,000 individuals, the identification of remains remains an ongoing challenge. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

DNA main hope for identity, but backlog overwhelms Nepal forensic labs

Nepal's forensic laboratories are in a race against time 15 days after the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood, with thousands of DNA samples arriving at facilities accustomed to processing fewer than 900 tests in an entire year. As visual identification becomesdifficult because of decomposition and mutilation, DNA is now the main hope…

The Times of India · Sep 10

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 · Sep 6

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…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Nepal floods swept away bank vault with Rs 92.68 lakh, then 29 went after the cash

As a deadly flood swept through parts of Nepal, a bank vault was carried from Rasuwa and the upper catchment areas down the Trishuli River into Dhading, where 29 people were arrested while allegedly breaking it open and taking cash from inside.

The Times of India · Aug 29

'Like a movie scene': Chain of events that led to Nepal floods that killed over 600

A massive glacier and rock collapse high in Nepal’s Himalayas appears to have set off a chain of events that culminated in one of the country’s deadliest flash floods in years, killing over 600 people and leaving thousands missing in Nepal and neighbouring Tibet.

The Times of India · Aug 29

Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations halted in Trishuli as heavy rain raises river level

Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region are temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have evacuated people from areas surrounding the rising river as a precautionary measure. Over fifteen thousand security personnel were deployed for search and rescue operations in affected areas. Many people have been rescued, including workers from…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Nepal floods: 117 tourists rescued, 85 Indians among them; death toll rises over 500

A total of 117 tourists have been rescued from flood-hit areas of Nepal, including 85 Indians, the Nepal Tourism Board said on Friday, as rescue operations continued for a third day following devastating flash floods.

The Times of India · Aug 28

'Too Low': 2 Men Arrested After Viral Video Shows Them Looting Nepal Flood Victim

Nepal Police arrested two men after a viral video showed gold earrings being removed from a flood victim.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Nepal issues new flood warning after dam breach in Tibet

Nepal authorities issued a fresh flood warning after water levels rose significantly. Rising water mixed with mud increased the risk of another dangerous flood event. A water dam on the Tibetan side reportedly burst again, raising further concerns. Rescue teams continue searching for missing people while monitoring the new flood…

The Economic Times · Aug 28