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Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc, western Europe's highest peak, is experiencing dramatic changes due to climate warming

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits flood-ravaged Nepal

NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Nepal at 9.38 pm on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said, as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal.

The Times of India · Sep 8

5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's…

The Times of India · Sep 8

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Nepal jolted by 5.0-magnitude earthquake days after devastating flash floods

Nepal was jolted by a 5.0-magnitude earthquake late Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology said, with the tremor occurring at a depth of 143 km. The earthquake struck as Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Fury in Nepal amid delays in search for missing workers after catastrophic floods

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The Independent UK · Sep 8

Hope turns to anger in Nepal as families of missing people bemoan lack of urgency in rescue work

Authorities say rescuers are focused on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of ⁠workers may be trapped

The Independent UK · Sep 8

King makes personal donation to British Red Cross after Nepal flash floods

More than 1,300 people were killed in the disaster and 5,000 are missing, including over 30 British nationals.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

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Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z protests that toppled KP Oli government

Young people gathered at Nepal's parliament to remember deadly anti-corruption protests. These demonstrations led to the downfall of the former government and significant political change. The nation also mourns recent devastating floods which caused widespread loss of life. An inquiry commission recommended further probes against officials involved in the violence.…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China support

Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels

Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped. The announcement came two weeks after a devastating ‌flood killed that hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country and in ⁠neighbouring China's Tibet region.

France 24 · Sep 8

Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster

Foreign minister Shisir Khanal tells the Guardian the world’s biggest economies need to help Nepal, which contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

As relatives desperately search and wait for news on dozens of Australians missing following the Nepal-Tibet floods, one Aussie has been found alive and safe.

AAP · Sep 7

Bulletin world briefing: Six volcanoes erupt in Indonesia sparking travel chaos

Six volcanoes have erupted in Indonesia – here’s what to know Anger as ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ given hero’s funeral in Serbia Social media crackdown on people sending abuse to Nepal flood survivors Landslide threat after woman dies during torrential downpours in Japan Champagne production halves in France after heatwaves ruin…

The Independent UK · Sep 7

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Social media crackdown on people sending abuse to Nepal flood survivors

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

Nepal cracks down on social media accounts abusing flash flood survivors

One man has been arrested over comments regarding the ethnic identity of flood victims, with a warning such remarks could inflame tensions

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,355 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing

In a devastating flash flood event, Nepal has witnessed a death toll surge to 1,355, with many locals and foreign nationals missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams scour the ravaged landscapes and critical hydropower sites. Triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche, the floods have led to widespread destruction in…

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300

Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember people who died in the Aug. 26 floods with government offices lowering flags and family members concluding mourning rituals

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The Economic Times · Sep 7

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Nepal faces an unprecedented flood disaster after a mountain collapse killed many. Rescue efforts continue for hundreds of hydropower workers missing in tunnels. Three workers have been rescued, boosting hopes for finding other survivors. Foreign experts are assisting Nepali teams in the complex search operations. The nation observes a day…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge

Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation…

France 24 · Sep 6

The week in pictures: Nepal rescue operations, World Nomad Games and Russian strikes on Kyiv

From the desperate search for workers trapped in the hydropower tunnels buried by the catastrophic flooding in Nepal to crowds of women mourning the victims of a US bombardment of a wedding in southern Iran, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Nepali woman found alive days after family began mourning rites

Rescuers found Chandika Kumari Shrestha alive after ten days in Nepal's devastating floods. She survived in a narrow pocket of air inside her collapsed four-storey home. Hundreds remain missing and unaccounted for following the catastrophic glacial collapse. Rescue efforts continue to find survivors trapped under debris and in tunnels. Many…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

From bank queues to QR codes: Flood-hit Nepal's digital shift in philanthropy

Nepal's digital payment systems now facilitate swift disaster relief donations. QR codes and mobile banking enable direct person-to-government transactions easily. International donors contribute efficiently using digital payment networks and cards. This digital transformation simplifies contributions for citizens and overseas Nepalis. Technology has significantly streamlined the collection of relief funds for…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid system

Nepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after recent catastrophic flooding. This fund, established to aid developing nations, is currently underfunded and untested. Nepal's leaders are urging concrete action from the international community for immediate support.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port

Rescue workers search for hundreds missing after a glacier collapse caused a devastating mudslide. The Gyirong border crossing, a key trade and pilgrimage route, was destroyed by the disaster. Over 1,300 people have died and more than 5,000 remain missing on both sides. Rescue operations face challenges due to high…

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