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Fresh flood threat for Nepal as barrier lake breaches near China border

A large barrier lake near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal has reportedly breached, raising fears of another surge of water into the Bhotekoshi River.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Nepal floods: What caused the catastrophe, and what could happen next

A catastrophic flood swept through Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Wednesday, killing and displacing hundreds of people and destroying bridges and other infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river corridor.

The Times of India · Aug 27

'Always with Nepal': India hands over 10 tons of humanitarian aid as country reels from devastating flash floods

India's Embassy in Nepal delivered ten tons of humanitarian aid materials. This assistance supports relief efforts after devastating flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi River region. Prime Minister Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister, conveying condolences and offering support. India's HADR and medical assistance have reached Kathmandu, with more aid mobilized.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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Ice-rock avalanche likely triggered Bhotekoshi flood; quake link under probe

An ice-rock avalanche from a glacier that blocked Lhende Khola river -- a tributary of Bhotekoshi — and later released a sudden surge emerged as the most likely cause of the flash flood, while scientists investigated whether a 4.4 magnitude earthquake minutes earlier destabilised the high-altitude terrain and triggered the…

The Times of India · 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

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