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Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 42 Australians still missing

The walls of teaching hospital in Nepal fill with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up

The Guardian - AU

We can’t avoid disasters like Nepal, but Himalaya land-use policy can cut risk

The images from the devastating floods in Nepal were hauntingly familiar, recalling scenes from Sikkim in 2023, Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Valley in 2021, and Kedarnath in 2013. The disaster — in which flash floods swept away bridges and settlements in seconds — raises questions about the wisdom of expanding development in…

The Times of India

China offers emergency financial assistance, aid to Nepal

China provided emergency financial aid and assistance to Nepal. The nation is recovering from devastating flash floods which killed many people. Chinese relief supplies and rescue experts are heading to affected areas. Beijing shared crucial data and early warning information with Kathmandu.

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‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospital

Family members pin photos of Nepal’s missing to hospital wall as people try not to give up hope on loved ones

The Guardian - UK

Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises to 626 as Kathmandu Rejects General International Rescue Help

The devastating Nepal Flash Floods leave at least 626 dead as Kathmandu formally rejects general international rescue help and requests only highly specialised technical assistance for trapped victims.

International Business Times UK

Nepal floods: 28 Andhra pilgrims return safely after completing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Twenty-eight Andhra Pradesh pilgrims safely returned from Nepal after a flash flood incident. Their journey was delayed by visa issues, which indirectly helped them avoid the worst. A sudden surge of water caused vehicles to be swept away and a bridge to collapse. Some pilgrims were stranded, while two buses…

The Economic Times

Nepal floods spook Indian tourists, disrupt holiday plans and trigger travel cancellations

Indian travel cancellations to Nepal are rising due to flood visuals. Tour operators face significant losses as bookings drop sharply. Families are prioritizing safety and choosing alternative destinations for holidays. Road closures are forcing travel agencies to cancel existing bookings. This situation impacts popular tourist spots like Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Flash flood death toll rises to 675 as Nepal rejects international search and rescue offers

British rapid response team set to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday to assist families of more than 30 UK nationals missing in disaster

The Independent UK

'No need for general assistance’: Nepal lists conditions for help with deadly floods

Nepal has opened the door to limited foreign assistance following this week’s catastrophic floods, but has made clear that it does not need outside help for general search-and-rescue operations.

The Times of India

Flooding death toll tops 670 as UK rapid response team heads to Nepal

The UK team was due to arrive in the capital Kathmandu on Saturday to provide support for British nationals and their families.

Evening Standard

Nepal wants technical help for flood, billions of dollars as bad weather hampers rescue

Nepal requires foreign technical assistance for specialized recovery efforts after a devastating flood. The country needs help with tunnel rescues and restoring vital transport and communication links. Identification and storage of deceased individuals are also areas needing external expertise. Nepal has requested specialized services and technical assistance from its neighboring…

The Economic Times

Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods

Infosys confirmed its executive Lax Gopisetty is unreachable after visiting Nepal. The company is working with agencies to establish contact and ensure his safety. Devastating floods have impacted Nepal, leaving many Indians missing or stranded. India stands ready to provide assistance to Kathmandu in managing the crisis. The Ministry of…

The Economic Times

Number of Australians missing in Nepal’s deadly floods rises again, as Albanese deploys more personnel

There are now 41 Australians missing, and four rapid response team members are expected to arrive in Kathmandu

The Guardian - AU

Nepal floods: 290 tourists from Maharashtra stranded but safe; no contact yet with 60 others

Nearly 300 Maharashtra residents are confirmed safe but stranded in Nepal. Sixty tourists remain untraceable following devastating flash floods in the region. Another 105 individuals from Maharashtra are currently en route back to India. Thirty-seven pilgrims stranded in Tibet after their yatra have departed for Kathmandu. These pilgrims are expected…

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Nepal flash floods: 320 Indian nationals still missing, 21 rescued Tamil Nadu tourists land in Delhi, says MEA

320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Fresh rescues and safe evacuations of stranded citizens have been reported by officials. India's relief efforts include sending a third flight with essential supplies to Nepal. The situation remains dynamic as authorities work to reconcile multiple lists of missing…

The Economic Times

"She was coming for Raksha Bandhan": Brother of NRI woman missing in Nepal after flash flood

An NRI couple from Vadodara is missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods struck the country. The family has appealed to the Indian government for swift rescue efforts and intensified operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern and assured support for Nepal's relief assistance. Nepal's flash floods have caused…

The Economic Times

Nepal floods: PM, ministers pledge a month's salary to relief fund; Kathmandu to buy 25,000 MT of fertilisers from New Delhi

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his ministers will donate one month’s salary to the Disaster Relief Fund following devastating floods that have killed hundreds. The government also ordered a relief package for affected people and businesses and approved the purchase of 25,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser from India.

The Guardian - AU

‘We praise God’: Australian woman feared missing in Nepal flooding makes contact with family

Cara Severino has spoken with her parents – but still faces a trek of more than 110km to reach Kathmandu on foot

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The Times of India

Dam burst, lake overflow, earthquake: Nepal faces fresh crisis as rescue operations halted

Kathmandu: Nepal’s rescue operations were temporarily halted for 90 minutes on Friday after a landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-China border began overflowing, triggering fears of another surge in the flood-ravaged region. The fresh alert came as a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, adding to the mounting challenges facing…

Times Life

The Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan Triangle: How Indian Travellers Underplan Nepal Every Time

The Triangle Nobody Draws on the MapKathmandu gets the flights, the Instagram posts, and the five days most Indian travellers budget for Nepal. Pokhara, Lumbini, and Chitwan, a rough triangle in the western and southern stretches of the country, get the leftover half-day or the vague promise of "next time."…

The Economic Times

MEA sets up 24x7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal flash floods

India's Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24x7 control room for flood-affected citizens. Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu were rescued after flash floods in Nepal. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating their safe return home. Another group of pilgrims stranded in China is also receiving assistance.

The Times of India

Nepal floods: No contact with 290 Indians in Nepal, another 200 stranded on China side - key points

Nepal is battling the aftermath of catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse, with hundreds killed and more than 1,300 people reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are racing against difficult terrain, damaged roads and bridges, and the risk of further disasters as relief operations continue…

The Economic Times

"The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floods

Nepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by dispatching substantial humanitarian aid and essential supplies. Experts highlight the immense scale of damage, exceeding previous disasters. Reconstruction efforts will require extensive financial and technical support from international partners. Regional…

The Economic Times

Jaishankar reviews Nepal flood situation with MEA officials, envoys; says efforts underway to ascertain status of Indians

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India’s response to devastating floods in Nepal with senior MEA officials and Indian ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing. India is working to locate Indian nationals, coordinating with Nepal on relief and dispatching 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian supplies after an initial 10-tonne consignment on Wednesday.

Euronews

Tourists from 30 countries among victims in Nepal as Europe issues travel advice

European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.

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