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‘I had lost hope’: Chinese survivor recalls moment of rescue from hydropower tunnel in Nepal

Lu’s sister in China says she received a call about the rescue before the news emerged, but only found it believable after seeing him in a picture in the news

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting

Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Police looking into 'shameful' racist online comments about Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India: Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam

Singapore is investigating racist online commentary regarding the Nepal-Tibet disaster. Authorities are also examining Singapore Airlines' financial ties to Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam condemned the hateful and unacceptable online remarks. He stated that social media platforms will be directed to remove violating content. Singapore aims to safeguard its…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

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Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked development

The Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides becoming more dangerous. Climate change is a key driver, but rapid and poorly planned development is worsening the risks by putting more people and infrastructure in fragile, flood- and landslide-prone areas.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Nepalese rescuers pulled a Chinese worker and a woman alive from separate sites Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods killed at least 1,300 people. The worker was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, while the woman was found inside a damaged house. Search teams continue looking for more than 5,000 missing…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Families beg for answers on loved ones missing in Nepal

Family members of Australians still missing in Nepal are seeking answers as search efforts continue.

AAP · Sep 5

The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clue

A recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floods and debris downstream. Scientists warn of increasing glacial lake outburst floods and unstable mountain slopes. India faces potential consequences as Himalayan river systems connect across borders. Enhanced monitoring and early…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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Man and woman found alive ten days after Nepal flood disaster

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The Independent UK · Sep 5

Nepal floods: Woman rescued after 10 days of being trapped in house buried under mud and debris

A 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped for ten days. She was buried under mud and debris following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Rescuers located Chandika Shrestha on the top floor of her four-storey house. She was then flown by helicopter for initial medical treatment. The floods, triggered…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Two people pulled alive by Nepal's search and rescue team 10 days after devastating flash floods

Ten days after floods devastated Nepal, one woman and one man were pulled alive on Saturday in separate search and rescue operations. Meanwhile, more than 5,000 people remain missing and at least 1,300 were killed.

Euronews · Sep 5

Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China

A devastating mudslide in Tibet and Nepal has killed over 1,300 people. Thousands remain missing, including many foreign nationals on pilgrimage. Families are expressing frustration over a perceived information blackout from China. Chinese authorities state they have briefed embassies from 23 countries. Efforts are underway to identify victims and locate…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Rescuers in Nepal find two more people alive after flash flood disaster

Chinese man at Trishuli hydropower project and Nepali woman in Nuwakot found 10 days into rescue operation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5

Nepal PM Balendra Shah to address UN session to voice concern over climate change

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly soon. He plans to raise climate change and seek international compensation for devastating floods. These flash floods, caused by an ice-rock avalanche, killed over thirteen hundred people. The Nepalese delegation is preparing its position for the upcoming global discussions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

'I don't know if I'm dreaming': Rebuilding lives after Nepal's devastating floods

With thousands of people driven from their homes by a massive flash flood that swept entire villages away, FRANCE 24 visits a school in Nepal's remote Rasuwa district that has been converted to a temporary shelter for the dispossessed.

France 24 · Sep 5

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The Economic Times · Sep 5

Nepal floods: Chinese national rescued alive from hydropower tunnel after 10 days

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled a Chinese national alive from a hydropower tunnel. This rescue brings the total to three workers found after devastating floods occurred. A woman was also found alive in Nuwakot town and is being airlifted. Over 900 workers remain missing from 12 hydropower projects across Nepal.…

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Nepal’s rescuers pull out two more people alive from under debris 10 days after catastrophic floods

Rescuers pulled out a total of four survivors between Friday and Saturday, after floods ravaged the Himalayan country

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Rescuers in Nepal pull a Chinese national alive from a hydropower tunnel 10 days after floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled a Chinese national alive from a hydropower tunnel, according to the prime minister’s office

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved ones

Nepal authorities are using DNA testing to identify hundreds of flood victims. Families seek closure and confirmation of their missing loved ones' fates. Police have collected thousands of DNA samples from bodies and relatives. The devastating floods have made identification a significant challenge for officials. This forensic process offers hope…

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The Economic Times · Sep 5

Deeper digs, community care: Indian tunnel rescue team accelerates Chilime operations with Nepal Army

An Indian tunnel rescue team is working with the Nepal Army to drain the Chilime tunnel. Specialist personnel are digging deeper into the shaft and securing vulnerable sections. Engineering teams are constructing a temporary access track for heavy machinery. Local residents face immense loss as recovery efforts focus on restoring…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Death toll due to flash floods in Nepal rises to 1,344

Nepal's flash flood death toll has reached 1,344 as more bodies were recovered. Authorities have retrieved 843 bodies, including 85 children, and 501 amputated remains. Rescue teams continue searching for 4,898 people still missing after the devastating floods. The disaster was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border.…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

US lawmakers urge State Secy to boost Nepal flood relief, deploy DART, rebuild aid of $4-5 billion

US lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost Nepal flood relief efforts. They requested deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team for search and rescue operations. Additional humanitarian aid and reconstruction support were also strongly recommended by the group. The lawmakers emphasized using advanced US technology to locate missing…

AAP · Sep 5

Aussie drone teams join rescue effort in Nepal

Dozens of Australians remaining missing in Nepal following catastrophic floods as the government deploys more search experts and aid to the disaster zone.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Rescue of Nepal hydropower workers ‘triumph for humans and humanity’, tunnelling expert says

Arnold Dix, an Australian engineer and geologist who worked at Ground Zero after 9/11, says finding two workers alive in Trishuli 3A ‘gives us hope’

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Nepal death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued alive from tunnel

Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,295 as rescue operations continue. Two men were rescued alive from a tunnel after being trapped for nine days. India has sent relief materials to aid Nepal's ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Australian specialists have arrived to assist in the search for…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

India says developed countries "must take lead in reducing emissions," affirms solidarity with Nepal

"Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing countries by way of finance and technology transfer to meet this challenge," the MEA said.

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