The Latest Breaking News from Nepal

'It's devastating': Canberran fears for loved ones after catastrophic Nepal floods

Canberra's Nepalese community is planning a vigil and fundraiser.

The Canberra Times · Aug 27

NDRF says no impact of Nepal flash floods in UP, Bihar till now; continuous vigil on

No adverse impact from Nepal flash floods has been observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The National Disaster Response Force is continuously monitoring the border areas and coordinating with state governments. Twenty NDRF teams are deployed on the ground for potential relief and rescue operations. India has already sent humanitarian…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Tourists from 30 countries among victims in Nepal as Europe issues travel advice

European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.

Euronews · Aug 27

EU joins aid effort as more than 1,300 remain missing after Nepal floods

The EU has joined international efforts to send aid after catastrophic floods on the Nepal-Tibet border left at least 360 people dead and more than 1,300 missing.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27

Scores of Hindu pilgrims from across the world missing in Nepal-Tibet region: Sadhguru

Hundreds of pilgrims are missing after deadly floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. Seventy-seven pilgrims were at the immigration office when the floodwaters hit on Wednesday. A glacial collapse triggered the devastating flood, sending mud and debris through the valley. Communication lines are down and roads are blocked, hindering rescue…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Flash floods in Nepal have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the Himalayan country.

Newslaundry · Aug 27

Day after Nepal floods, water level of swollen Gandak river in Bihar receding: Officials

The Gandak river's water level is showing a receding trend after flash floods in Nepal. Discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar has also declined with the river system. Bihar was on high alert after floodwaters entered the Gandak river and reached the barrage. The Ganga river's water level is…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse

Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacial collapse.

Newslaundry · Aug 27

What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

A glacial collapse registering as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border on Wednesday morning

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

'Accusation helps nothing': China rejects Nepal's 'dam collapse' claim over floods

China on Thursday rejected Nepal’s claim that the collapse of a “geological disaster dam” on the Chinese side triggered the massive devastation in Nepal.

The Times of India · Aug 27