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Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 42 Australians still missing

The walls of teaching hospital in Nepal fill with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

We can’t avoid disasters like Nepal, but Himalaya land-use policy can cut risk

The images from the devastating floods in Nepal were hauntingly familiar, recalling scenes from Sikkim in 2023, Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Valley in 2021, and Kedarnath in 2013. The disaster — in which flash floods swept away bridges and settlements in seconds — raises questions about the wisdom of expanding development in…

The Times of India · Aug 29

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

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Searches continue for thousands missing as death toll tops 700 after Nepal flood

Among those unaccounted for are more than 30 British nationals.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

Everest veterans, mountain guides enter choked hydropower tunnel to rescue 6

Highly trained mountain guides and Everest veterans joined flood rescue efforts in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Specialist teams used expedition skills to access disaster zones where roads had disappeared. Rescuers entered a mud-choked hydropower tunnel, pushing approximately 120 meters inside. They recovered a camera bag and determined excavation equipment was needed…

The Times of India · Aug 29

4 at hydropower tunnel among 108 Indians rescued; toll 682

Nepal's Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster death toll reached 675, with 2,426 people still missing. Rescuers searched mud-filled valleys and tunnels three days after the catastrophic flood occurred. Chinese authorities reported seven deaths and 554 missing at Gyirong port across the border. Indian nationals unaccounted for in Nepal were revised down to…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues

Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At least 682 bodies were recovered in both countries, including 675 in Nepal and seven in China.

France 24 · Aug 29

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Sydney man Nava flew to Nepal thinking his wife had been found. Crushingly, ‘the search goes on’

Sumi Adhikari was near the Gyirong border crossing between Nepal and China when catastrophic floods struck. Her family waits in hope

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

UK's Tulshi Patel traces mother and aunt's last location in Nepal through TikTok video: 'Waiting to see a tick in WhatsApp messages'

Tulshi Patel, a Pharmacist from Milton Keynes, England, has been looking for her mother, Hemangini Jitendra Patel, and her aunt, Hema Sunil Amin, who went on a pilgrimage to Tibet. Patel last spoke to her mother and aunt on Monday, received a photo of them on Tuesday and their last…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Nepal fights time, terrain to save 500 feared trapped in six hydro projects

Nepalese rescue operations are currently challenged by harsh weather and rugged terrain as teams strive to reach over 500 individuals trapped in six hydro-power sites impacted by flash floods. The Nepalese army and armed police are on the ground conducting rescue missions, yet inclement conditions and accessibility issues pose significant…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Desperate families gather across Nepal in search for missing loved ones as flash flood death toll rises to 750

A rapid deployment team from the UK arrived in Nepal on Saturday to provide support for British nationals and their families

The Independent UK · Aug 29

China offers emergency financial assistance, aid to Nepal

China provided emergency financial aid and assistance to Nepal. The nation is recovering from devastating flash floods which killed many people. Chinese relief supplies and rescue experts are heading to affected areas. Beijing shared crucial data and early warning information with Kathmandu.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Aussie families cling to hope in Nepal flood search

The families of Australians missing after devastating flooding in Nepal are being realistic but still hope for news of their loved-ones.

AAP · Aug 29

Daughter traces mother and aunt’s last known location in Nepal through TikTok video

Tulshi Patel says Hemangini Jitendra Patel and aunt, Hema Sunil Amin, were last seen at Friendship Bridge on Nepal-China border

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

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The Conversation · Aug 29

When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks

The catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people in Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026, and left many more missing likely began with falling ice and rock crashing into the river below, but that wasn’t the end of the disaster. Days later, a new lake pooled behind the debris and then…

Medical Daily · Aug 29

Nepal Floods May Leave a Psychological Toll as Thousands of Children Face Trauma After Disaster

More than 17,000 children have been affected by Nepal's devastating floods, raising concerns about trauma and mental health during recovery.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Saved by God, happy to be back, say Maharashtra tourists after returning from Nepal

Mumbai tourists returned from Nepal after devastating floods struck the region earlier this week. Many expressed relief and gratitude for their safe return to India. The flash floods caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life in central Nepal. Authorities confirmed the safety of most stranded Maharashtra residents in the…

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Bodies of Nepal flash flood victims found 250 miles away from tragedy

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The Economic Times · Aug 29

I saw death right in front of my eyes: Indian-American couple describes escape from Nepal floods that killed over 600

Anjana Raja and Pattabiraman Venkatesan escaped a sudden mudslide near the Nepal-China border. The couple fled their tour bus as a massive wave of debris rushed toward them. They scrambled uphill to safety while witnessing a police base camp being swept away. Their pilgrimage to Tibet transformed into a desperate…

The Times of India · Aug 29

The deadly forces behind Nepal’s Himalayan disasters

In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring…

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 676 as thousands remain missing

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Euronews · Aug 29

Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following deadly Nepal floods

On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Nepal floods: Shashi Tharoor writes to S Jaishankar, calls for NDRF contingent, deployment of IAF choppers

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the government for more rescue resources. He requested a full NDRF contingent and heavy-lift helicopters for Nepal. Hundreds of Indian nationals remain missing after the devastating flash floods. Tharoor emphasized the urgency to rescue those still alive. He highlighted the need for sustained efforts to…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospital

Family members pin photos of Nepal’s missing to hospital wall as people try not to give up hope on loved ones

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Indian tunnel rescue experts join effort to reach trapped workers in Nepal's hydropower projects

An Indian team arrived in Nepal to assist with rescue operations. Rescuers are working to clear debris from flooded hydropower tunnels. Many workers remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods occurred. Nepal has requested foreign expertise for specialized tasks and bridge construction.

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