The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

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

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.

International Business 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

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 Economic Times · 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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

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 warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises

Flood warning notifications were issued to people's phones throughout Sunday morning as rescue workers tried to evacuate a main route connecting Kathmandu to one of the places most severely affected by Wednesday's devastating floods.

Euronews · Aug 30