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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Indian Embassy in China sets up helplines for Indians stranded in Tibet-Nepal border floods

The Indian Embassy in China issued an advisory for nationals stranded by flash floods. Nearly one hundred people died and over seven hundred fifty remain missing. The devastating flash flood originated in Tibet and swept through central Nepal. Indian nationals can seek assistance from contact points provided by the embassy.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal's Deadly Flood Started With a 2,000-Foot Chunk of Glacier: Scientists Are Still Piecing Together Why

A massive glacier collapse in Nepal's Himalayas triggered a deadly flash flood. Scientists are investigating the causes, including potential links to an earthquake and climate change impacts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Nepal flash floods: Centre closely monitoring situation, Amit Shah speaks to UP, Bihar CMs

Flash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River have caused significant devastation and missing tourists. India's Union Home Minister spoke with state leaders about border area preparedness. The National Disaster Response Force has been placed on high alert in vulnerable regions. Over 100 Indian tourists are among the 384 reported missing in…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Helicopter Pilot Aman Budathoki Reports 'Extremely Frightening' 6-Metre Waves Sweeping Through Nepal

Helicopter pilot Aman Budathoki reports 'extremely frightening' six metre waves as flash floods rip through northern Nepal, prompting urgent probes into glaciers, earthquakes and climate risks.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in wake of Nepal-Tibet landslides

Flash ⁠floods and landslides that struck ​the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday have killed at least 359 people and nearly 1,500 people, including several hundred tourists, were reported missing. The casualty toll is expected to increase.

France 24 · Aug 26

Dozens of Britons missing in Nepal after flash floods

Nepal police said 157 bodies had been recovered and more than 40 people were receiving treatment in hospital.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Nepal Flash Flood Update: At Least 95 Dead and Nearly 400 Missing After Devastating Landslide

A devastating flash flood in Nepal's Bhote Koshi River valley has resulted in over 95 deaths and nearly 400 missing, including tourists from multiple countries.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Bulletin PM briefing: Deadly flash floods in Nepal and Rocky Horror star dies

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates

Major flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and local hydropower projects. The flooding of the Bhote Koshi river is affecting 50,000 residents. More than 100 people are dead, with hundreds more, including international tourists, missing.

The Conversation · Aug 26