The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

Nepal flash floods: 21 Tamil Nadu residents on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra rescued in Nepal, says MEA

Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu have been rescued in Nepal. These individuals were participating in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra when floods struck. Devastating flash floods originating from Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday. The floods destroyed several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

A few months ago, a friend of mine told me that his father-in-law had been rushed to the hospital after eating some wild honey brought back from the hills of Nepal.

The Conversation · Aug 27

First Thing: Meta agrees to make sweeping changes to apps for teens

Safety features including usage limits and night-time blocks to be set by default. Plus changes to famous French cheeses

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

'Saw several bodies, animals in river': Nepal flood survivors narrate 'earthquake-like' experience

Nepal is grappling with a catastrophic flood that has tragically claimed over 270 lives, leaving more than 800 individuals unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses share chilling tales of survival while facing the relentless rush of water. The floods have wreaked havoc on homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands, disrupting communities and livelihoods. Furthermore,…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Barrier lake near Nepal border could breach in 3 days, China warns as hundreds dead in flash floods

A barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face a high risk of breaching over the next three days, Global Times reported citing Chinese authorities on Thursday. This comes as hundreds died and thousands remain missing after catastrophic flash floods…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for power

Nepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power plants, impacting electricity supply. The country may now turn to India for electricity to bridge the shortfall. Meanwhile, rescue operations continue for those missing after the devastating glacial collapse. Concerns are…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate change

Himalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall in areas previously receiving snow. Intense rainfall saturates loose debris, triggering landslides and debris flows. Blocked water flow by snow or debris creates temporary dams which then break. These combined factors intensify disaster…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Shocking satellite images show Nepal flash floods devastating villages

Before and after satellite imagery showed the devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday (26 August)

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Search is on for at least 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet

Rescue teams try to locate nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, while police report recovery of 389 bodies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27