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The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support Britons affected by floods

The safety and welfare of British nationals is the Government’s “top priority”, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for

Official death toll approaches 600, with many of the missing Americans having been on a pilgrimage to a sacred site

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal

Army helicopters ferry survivors from inaccessible areas to a camp at a barracks in Bidur

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

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'Blessed': Aussie feared missing in Nepal found safe

An Australian woman missing in the Nepal floods has been found safe, Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed.

AAP · Aug 28

Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?

Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP. On Friday, Nepal issued an alert about the risks posed by a large body of…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Nepal-China mountain region hit by deadly flood has danger but also draws trekkers to its heights

Flash floods caused by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border have killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Indian-origin New York teen and her mother among Americans missing in Nepal: Rashi wanted to do a solo Hindu pilgrimage

54-year-old Rekha Shashidharan and her daughter 14-year-old Rashi Shashidharan, both from New York, are on the list of 90 Americans missing in the devasting landslide and flood in Nepal. Family members called every helpline number but there is no information about them yet. They are hopeful that the mother-daughter duo…

The Times of India · Aug 28

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Virginia families desperate to find ten men missing after hiking in Nepal

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods

Dozens of Americans, including community leaders from Northern Virginia, were traveling to Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash when catastrophic flash floods struck the border region

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Nepal floods: Is the footage you’re seeing real or AI?

Viral footage claiming to show the Nepal floods is spreading across social media amid the ongoing disaster. But what is behind the surge in AI-generated content during natural disasters?

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Nurse among more than 30 Brits missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

India sends third tranche of relief supplies to Nepal

India has responded generously to the dire situation in Nepal, sending a third relief flight loaded with ten tonnes of supplies. Additionally, an eleven-member medical team and expert rescue specialists are on board, heading to the flood-stricken region. This follows earlier shipments of humanitarian aid from New Delhi, demonstrating India’s…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

UN agency warns of 17,000 children in urgent need of assistance as aid reaches some Nepal survivors

Aid has begun to reach survivors of the catastrophic flash floods that swept through the mountainous border region between Nepal and China

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Nepal rescue operation reaches ‘critical stage’ after flash floods kill nearly 600

Crews were in a race against time to find nearly 2,000 people unaccounted for

The Independent UK · Aug 28

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The Times of India · Aug 28

Nepal floods: Toll climbs past 550 on third day as rescuers race against time amid fresh threat

Three days after devastating flash floods tore through Nepal’s Himalayan river valleys, the death toll has risen to 579, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, while thousands remain missing.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Nepal floods: 290 tourists from Maharashtra stranded but safe; no contact yet with 60 others

Nearly 300 Maharashtra residents are confirmed safe but stranded in Nepal. Sixty tourists remain untraceable following devastating flash floods in the region. Another 105 individuals from Maharashtra are currently en route back to India. Thirty-seven pilgrims stranded in Tibet after their yatra have departed for Kathmandu. These pilgrims are expected…

Newslaundry · Aug 28

‘Restlessness, and a kind of helplessness’: Families search for Indians missing after Nepal flood

In Mumbai, Sonal keeps opening WhatsApp to look at her sister’s last-seen status. Chetna Gupta, 64, had left the city on August 23 for the Mansarovar Yatra with Richa Travels, part of a tour group of more than 50 people. On the morning of August 25, when their mother spoke…

The Conversation · Aug 28

Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters

Within the space of a few minutes on August 26, the border crossing between Nepal and China – Rasuwagadhi on the Nepali side and Gyirong on the Chinese – was destroyed by a flash flood caused by a collapsed glacier. Villages, bridges and roads on both sides of the border…

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross

Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Before-and-after satellite photos of Nepal offer scientists more clues into cause of devastating floods

The flooding on Wednesday killed hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet, and hundreds more are missing, including foreigners and pilgrims

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

Chinese control of information hampers assessment of Tibet flood damage

Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue efforts

France 24 · Aug 28

Rescuers grapple with a mountain of challenges after the Nepal-Tibet floods

Emergency services are rushing to find survivors and treat the wounded after a devastating flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing. But the remote and rugged terrain, as well as the risk of further flooding…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who returned to India were rescued by Nepal Army: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has confirmed the successful rescue of 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims affected by the floods in Nepal. However, approximately 315 Indian nationals are still unreachable amid the catastrophic flash floods. India is providing robust assistance to Nepal with relief efforts, dispatching vital supplies such as Bailey…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

China says flash flood disaster caused by high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal

China suggests a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal caused the devastating flash flood. This disaster killed hundreds in Nepal and three people in Tibet. Chinese officials confirmed evacuations of tourists and pilgrims from Gyirong County. President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Nepal's president over the tragedy.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Nepal-China border: Why a newly-formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding

Rescue operations are in full swing in flood-affected Nepal, where thick mud and debris complicate the situation. A newly formed lake near the Nepal-China border threatens to overflow after a glacial detachment created a natural dam. Scientists express concerns over ongoing glacial melt and debris obstructing river pathways. Meanwhile, India…

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