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British girl, 13, among 33 UK tourists feared missing after Nepal flash floods

Hundreds of people unaccounted for after torrent of mud and rock collapses into river, washing away houses, roads and power projects

The Independent UK · Aug 26

School assembly news headlines, August 27: National, international, business, sports and education headlines for students

School assembly news headlines, August 27: Floods in Nepal have caused fatalities and missing persons, prompting humanitarian aid from India. India's economic transformation is driven by urbanization and digital infrastructure development. International relations saw sanctions and diplomatic discussions between various nations. Sports news highlighted hockey fitness and chess tournament progress.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Floods and mudslides have swept away houses and roads with many hundreds missing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

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Nepal floods: Terrifying videos show homes, buildings and bridges swallowed by raging waters

A catastrophic flood from Nepal's Bhotekoshi River has led to severe devastation in Rasuwa district, where mud-laden waters have ravaged homes and bridges. With river currents surging unexpectedly, the fate of many remains uncertain, as reports indicate that over a hundred Indians and thirty-seven NRIs are unaccounted for. Local authorities…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Ice avalanche, glacial lake or earthquake? What triggered Nepal’s deadly floods

Floods battered Nepal on Wednesday after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River swept through the Rasuwa district near the China border, killing over 30 people and leaving hundreds of people, including foreign nationals, reported missing.

The Times of India · Aug 26

What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently reported missing after the disaster. An earthquake is suspected to have triggered an ice-rock avalanche causing the devastating floods. Rescue efforts are underway, but challenges remain due to flood sediment…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal bridge collapses in flash floods with hundreds missing including British nationals

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

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Deadly flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border raze villages, leave hundreds missing

Massive flash floods that swept through the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and destroyed villages and infrastructure, officials said. Hundreds are still missing, including foreign tourists and pilgrims from neighbouring India, as authorities race to send humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

France 24 · Aug 26

Nepal bridge swept away in seconds in powerful flash floods

Dramatic footage shows the moment a bridge in Trishuli, Nepal, was swept away by raging floodwaters on Wednesday (26 August).

The Independent UK · Aug 26

At least 160 killed as flash floods hit Nepal; 133 Indians among hundreds of missing foreigners

Nepal flood news: Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have claimed 160 lives and left hundreds missing. Widespread damage to villages and infrastructure occurred after an ice and rock avalanche. India has assured Nepal of all possible humanitarian and relief assistance during this crisis. Rescue and relief efforts are being…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

12 UK nationals missing after flash flood in Nepal

The incident occurred on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Khoshi river at around 8.30am local time on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

India sends relief to Nepal after massive flash floods kill 8, 400 missing including 105 Indians

India is sending emergency relief materials to Nepal via air force planes. Medicines and rations are part of the government's humanitarian assistance initiative. National Disaster Response Force rescuers will also be dispatched to Nepal. Massive flash floods killed four people and left hundreds missing in northern Nepal. Many Indians and…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal flash floods reason: What triggered the deadly floods and why the region is at risk

An ice and rock avalanche caused massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday. At least eight people died, and hundreds of tourists were reported missing after the disaster. The Bhotekoshi River flooded, destroying villages, roads, and hydropower projects in the region. Climate experts believe warming temperatures contributed to the glacial…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal: At least 12 Britons missing after catastrophic flash floods

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

India assures all possible humanitarian, relief assistance to flood-hit Nepal

Prime Minister Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences. India stands in solidarity with Nepal during this difficult time. The nation is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance. Indian teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts. This support demonstrates strong bilateral ties and…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Nepal floods: Over 100 Indians missing; MEA issues helpline numbers

The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has issued emergency helpline numbers for assistance and information regarding Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal. Those seeking assistance can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500, the MEA said. Of the 291 foreign nationals reported missing, others…

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Nepal flash floods latest: Death toll hits 160 with more than 1,000 missing including UK, US and Canadian tourists

Officials issued warnings to residents of several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of rivers

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal flash flood videos: Watch how tonnes of gushing muddy water swept away everything in seconds

Nepal flash flood News: A massive flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, sweeping away villages and infrastructure sites along the Bhote Koshi river. Dramatic videos show powerful currents carrying debris through the region. Authorities have launched rescue operations and urged people living near the river to…

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Euronews · Aug 26

At least 160 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Nepal floods: PM Balen Shah appeals for unity; Bihar, UP on high alert - key points

A massive flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has caused widespread damage and claimed seventeen lives. Over one hundred Indian nationals are reported missing after the sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River. Many missing individuals are believed to be pilgrims traveling to Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Rescue…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Massive floods sweep through Nepal; several districts put on high alert

A sudden cloudburst triggered severe flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, devastating Nepal's Rasuwa district. Tragically, at least eight people have lost their lives, and several others remain unaccounted for. The disaster has wreaked havoc on local markets, roads, and bridges. Rescue teams are in full swing, employing helicopters from the…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects

Nepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and missing persons due to a mudslide. The Bhote Koshi river's high waters prevented helicopter landings in affected Nepali areas. Roads, bridges, and power projects suffered significant damage, impacting electricity supplies.

The Times of India · Aug 25

3-yr-old’s rape-murder near Bihar border fuels death penalty debate in Nepal

NEW DELHI: The rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nepal’s Bara district, around 25km from Raxaul in Bihar, triggered demands for the death penalty in parliament after days of protests, even as the principal suspect is a 16-year-old boy who, if convicted, would be sentenced under Nepal’s juvenile…

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Three-year-old’s rape and murder in Nepal sparks outrage and calls to change laws

Anger grows over alleged police negligence and leak of suspect’s interrogation video

Times Life · Aug 25

India's Terai Grasslands Are Vanishing, And Taking Species Found Nowhere Else With Them

A Strip of Land That Shouldn't ExistThe terai is a geographical accident. Where the Himalayan rivers slow down and drop their sediment load onto the plains, they created a belt of waterlogged grasslands, sal forests, and oxbow lakes stretching from Uttarakhand through Bihar and into the lowlands of Nepal. It…

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