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Desperate wait continues as hundreds attend Nepal vigil

Hundreds have gathered at a vigil for the victims of devastating floods in Nepal, as the Australian government desperately seeks updates on missing citizens.

AAP · Aug 30

Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal

Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods

Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

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Devastated by floods and overwhelmed by bodies, Nepalis weep for what remains of their homes

Relatives of those missing have been given PowerPoint slideshows of recovered bodies in effort to speed up identification of the dead

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Nepal floods: Teacher evacuates 1,600 students as floods wash away Trishuli school

Nepal's devastating flash floods have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Over 794 bodies have been recovered, with thousands still missing after the disaster. Indian rescue teams are assisting Nepali forces in search and rescue operations. Schools and homes were swept away, impacting many students and residents. Relief…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Nepal begins burials after preserving DNA; only 29 flood victims identified so far

School ties, tattoos, jewellery become clues as each unidentified victim gets tracking code, geo-tagged grave

The Times of India · Aug 30

Saved by a lunch break: Thousands of children protected by quick-thinking teachers in Nepal floods

Some schoolchildren in Nepal have survived catastrophic floods by leaving their classrooms for lunch

The Independent UK · Aug 30

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Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek…

France 24 · Aug 30

Rebuilt with India aid, flood-erased Nepal school seeks help to rebuild on higher ground

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWAKOT, NEPAL): Three warnings came within minutes the day it flooded, an accountant rushed in saying water was gushing in, a teacher relayed a phone call from upstream saying the area had been “swallowed”, and a parent arrived on a scooter to take his daughter away.

The Times of India · Aug 30

"We didn't face any problem": Former DRDO chief recalls Nepal flood situation after returning from Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Former DRDO Chairman Satheesh Reddy's team completed their Kailash Mansarovar Yatra safely. They had crossed the affected Kerung area before the Nepal flood incident occurred. The Indian government made significant efforts to assist other stranded pilgrims in Nepal. Rescue and recovery operations continue in Nepal after devastating flash floods and…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

'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 · Aug 30

In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenches

The devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district have begun burying bodies in temporary graves before they can be identified

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Narayani-Gandak swells as Nepal rains raise flood threat in UP

Heavy rainfall in Nepal has caused the Narayani-Gandak river levels to rise significantly. This surge in water discharge from the Valmikinagar Gandak barrage increases flood risks. Villagers in Maharajganj district are concerned as water pressure mounts on riverbanks. The district administration has issued an alert and prepared relief and rescue…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

India steps up monitoring after Nepal disaster – but what are ‘hanging glaciers’ and should we be worried?

Mountainous northern Indian state of Uttarakhand asks teams to monitor glaciers and glacial lakes after flash floods that struck Nepal

The Independent UK · Aug 30

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International Business Times · Aug 30

Nepal-Tibet Flood Toll Rises to 750 as Rain Stops Rescue for Trapped Workers

The Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rose to 750 with over 3,000 missing as overnight rain halted tunnel rescue efforts for workers believed alive underground.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

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 Economic Times · Aug 30

Slim odds, strong faith: Kin of Gujarat NRIs await word on missing loved ones in Nepal floods

Families anxiously await news of missing pilgrims in Nepal's recent floods. Several individuals, including NRIs, remain untraceable after the calamity struck. One family clings to hope for the safe return of their mother, a US citizen. Another family anxiously seeks information about their brother, an Australian citizen. Efforts continue to…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Nepal tragedy: Four from UP's Kushinagar untraceable; 11-year-old scours riverbanks for missing father

Four men from Kushinagar remain untraceable following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Families have lost contact with workers at power projects in Rasuwa district. One young boy searches the Gandak river banks for his missing father. Bodies have reportedly been carried downstream by the swollen river. Project officials and helplines…

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The Times of India · Aug 30

Nepal floods expose stark contrast as China keeps tight lid on information

Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five deaths. China's tight information control in Tibet hampers disaster assessment and rescue coordination efforts. Independent reporting from Tibet is severely restricted due to its sensitive status. The…

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Nepal rescuers crawl through thick mud to save trapped hydropower workers

Nepal rescuers climbed through thick mud to reach and evacuate labourers and residents trapped by devastating floods on Friday (28 August).

The Economic Times · Aug 30

537 workers remain missing as Nepal races to reach flood-hit hydropower tunnels

Rescue efforts intensify for hundreds of workers missing in Nepal's flood-hit hydropower projects. Mud and debris are blocking tunnel entrances, hindering access for rescue teams. Nepal has requested specialized assistance from India and China for these complex operations. Indian and Chinese technical teams have arrived to support the ongoing tunnel…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situation

Indian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable slopes, control runoff and reduce the risk of landslides during heavy rainfall.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752

Nepal has started burying hundreds of flood victims after collecting DNA samples. These temporary burials are necessary due to the overwhelming number of recovered bodies. The nation has appealed for international assistance, requesting over a thousand freezer units. Disaster officials reported 752 bodies recovered and 2,502 people still missing. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

WHO releases US$150 000 emergency funds to support Nepal's flood response

The World Health Organisation has released US$150 000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Nepal-Tibet disaster: death toll exceeds 800 amid warnings of new flash floods – as it happened

Searches continue as mass burials of unidentified victims begin days after floods and landslides hit Nepal-Tibet border

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