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Nepal flash floods: India's Embassy in Beijing asks families of missing nationals to submit DNA samples

Indian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for identification. Chinese authorities can now receive and compare these crucial DNA samples. Blood samples from parents are prioritized, followed by spouses and children. Siblings and other relatives can…

The Economic Times

3 crucial mistakes which will kill your planning application

If you want to give your scheme the best possible chance of securing approval from your local authority, read this, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Trump unleashes nightmare fuel AI army

The president flooded Truth Social with dystopian machines warriors, exploding ships and Space Force fantasy memes

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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

Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing

Saltwater isn’t something most people associate with English farmland. But in parts of eastern England, it’s becoming a growing problem, and not just for crops, but for farm incomes too.

The Conversation

Fire and floods are usually treated as separate hazards. Portugal’s Pinhal Interior shows why they are part of the same cycle

Across southern Europe, increasingly extreme heat, wildfire and intense rainfall are forcing planners to consider how one event can alter the risk of the next. Portugal’s exceptionally wet winter and another summer of wildfire risk are an example of this. As a professor of architecture and climate change adaptation who…

The Conversation

Marie Just Got Downgraded — Here's Why California, Baja and the Grand Canyon Still Aren't in the Clear

Marie has weakened to a tropical storm, but Baja California Sur flooding, dangerous California surf and Southwest flash-flood risk continue this week.

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Social media crackdown on people sending abuse to Nepal flood survivors

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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

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Fire chief reveals dramatic rescue of trapped pilot following Miami plane crash that left 5 dead

One of the plane’s engines remained active, forcing fire crews to flood the engine in order to disable it

The Independent UK

A Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption in flood control projects

A Philippine lawmaker and former House speaker has been charged with allegedly pocketing millions from flood control projects

The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

Nepal holds a day of mourning and rescue efforts continue after flash floods kill 1,300

Rescue efforts have increasingly focused on 12 hydropower projects, where about 900 workers are missing and roughly 500 are believed to be trapped in various tunnels, authorities said.

Euronews

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…

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Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birds

BirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also replenishes groundwater supplies in California. The program uses technology to identify optimal times and locations for habitat creation. Similar managed flooding projects are being studied in the Mississippi Delta region. These…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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

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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Alarming AI ads are flooding social media in the lead-up to Victoria’s election. But who is behind them?

A machete-wielding robber, a ‘tsunami of debt’ … campaigns echoing opposition talking points outspend major parties

The Economic Times

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…

France 24

'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.

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

Lahaul-Spiti administration prepares for glacial lake outburst flood from Ghepan Lake, identifies 32 vulnerable locations

Lahaul-Spiti administration is preparing for a potential glacial lake outburst flood. Thirty-two vulnerable locations have been identified along the likely flood path. An early warning system will be installed at Ghepan Lake this month. A Geological Survey of India team will assess the lake and its surroundings. Residents in vulnerable…

The Economic Times

Weather today September 5: Will it rain today in Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Bengal, and other states? Check IMD forecast

Weather today September 5: IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on September 5 across East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, driven by a quasi-stationary low pressure system over north Madhya Pradesh and south Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand and Himachal…

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: After the flood, leaving Maga, and sex doll ethics

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert

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