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Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry

Nepal estimates a $4.78 billion reconstruction bill following a deadly glacial flood. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly on climate change impacts. The disaster killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing on the China-Nepal border. Damage assessments indicate significant losses to infrastructure and agricultural land.…

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US Volunteers Supply Free Fuel: 3-member team delivers over 800 litres; drones reach cut-off camps

Joseph Lee, a retired firefighter from Texas, and two other FRF volunteers travelled to Nepal as part of the organisation’s disaster-response effort

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How diaspora groups in the US are responding to disasters in Nepal, Colombia, Venezuela and other homelands

A string of major disasters in 2026 have had devastating consequences. Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia and floods and mudslides in Nepal have killed tens of thousands of people and injured many more. Countless people remain missing and hundreds of thousands of homes are damaged, with some entire neighborhoods destroyed.

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Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

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Nepal: Rescue efforts continue in the aftermath of a flash flooding disaster

Two weeks after the devastating flash floods, the number of dead and missing continues to rise. At Kathmandu’s public hospital, as well as outside the military base in Bidur, hundreds of photographs of missing people have been put up. Hundreds of families come forward, hoping for news – good or…

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Nepal flash floods disaster offers crucial first test of world climate fund

IN FOCUS: Nepal wants up to $5bn to rebuild after devastating floods – a figure that is 200 times what’s on offer. Stuti Mishra explains where that leaves the Himalayan nation

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DNA main hope for identity, but backlog overwhelms Nepal forensic labs

Nepal's forensic laboratories are in a race against time 15 days after the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood, with thousands of DNA samples arriving at facilities accustomed to processing fewer than 900 tests in an entire year. As visual identification becomesdifficult because of decomposition and mutilation, DNA is now the main hope…

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Six Months of Foul Discharge From One Nostril Led Doctors to a Tooth Erupting Inside a Man's Nose

Six months of foul nasal discharge and nosebleeds traced to a tooth that erupted inside a man's nose beside a nasal stone, doctors in Nepal report.

Medical Daily

Nepal flash floods: When disaster becomes content

August 26, 2026, will be remembered by the people of Nepal for a long time, a day when a wall of water, rocks, ice, and cement cascaded down from the mountains and swept away bridges, hydropower stations, settlements and thousands of people living alongside the Trisuli River. The death toll…

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Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in Bihar

Over 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their danger levels. Incessant rains and Nepal catchment rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow. The state has deployed rescue teams and is operating community kitchens for affected citizens. Light…

The Economic Times

Low-Cost Floating Wetlands: Nagdaha Lake rafts slash key pollutants; model fits South Asian cities

In a remarkable environmental initiative, Nagdaha Lake in Nepal has been revitalized with floating treatment wetlands constructed from recycled materials. These innovative platforms have successfully lowered nutrient and iron concentrations in the polluted waters. The initiative involved local youth and volunteers, showcasing a sustainable, low-cost strategy that addresses urban lake…

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Nepal deploys drones donated by China to deliver aid to isolated flood-hit communities

Army making 10-16 deliveries a day via fleet of four drones

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‘Summer has shaken us’: Nepal’s flood disaster hits close to home in the shadow of melting Mont Blanc

A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.

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India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts

India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations.

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The rebuilding in Nepal needs to start now. This is what worked after an earthquake a decade ago – and what to avoid

In the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Nepal on August 26, the immediate priority was to save lives and meet the urgent needs of victims. But the relief efforts must also begin laying the foundations for the future.

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An ocean away from Nepal, Sonia spends her spare time piecing together clues about missing flood victims: ‘I wanted to be useful’

Facebook groups are checking information from family and friends of the missing against Nepal’s police database in a task where success is bittersweet at best

The Economic Times

Nepal’s farmers carved farms into the Himalayas, but now this growing problem is destroying their harvests and triggering a wildlife crisis

Nepal’s farmers are increasingly struggling with crop damage caused by rhesus macaques and other wildlife. Rural migration has left fewer people available to protect valuable agricultural harvests, while macaques can consume nearly half of some farmers’ maize crops each year. Changes in habitat and limited natural food sources may be…

The Times of India

Nepal floods: Survivor captures horrifying moment flash floods engulf homes, roads and buildings

NEW DELHI: A new video from Nepal appears to capture the terrifying moments as flash floodwaters surge through a settlement, sweeping away houses, buildings and parts of a road while people scramble for higher ground. Students can be seen inside what appears to be a school building as the water…

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Nepal’s flood bill could hit $5 billion. Where will the money come from?

Following the catastrophic floods, Nepal is staring down an enormous reconstruction cost running into billions. To restore infrastructure and homes effectively, both local resources and international assistance will play pivotal roles. The nation is actively pursuing funding opportunities with development banks and climate finance, emphasizing the importance of resilient rebuilding…

The Economic Times

Nepal-China trade hit as Bhotekoshi floods disrupt key border routes ahead of festivals

Flash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River have disrupted vital trade with China. Damaged infrastructure has forced cargo trucks onto longer, more expensive alternative routes. This disruption impacts the timely arrival of consumer goods for upcoming festivals. Traders face significant financial losses and increased transportation costs for imports. The floods also…

The Times of India

Not just Nepal: How climate change puts European Alps under threat of glacial retreat and rock fall

Alpine glaciers are shrinking rapidly, driven by escalating temperatures. The thawing of permafrost is leading to unstable cliffs, resulting in increased rockfalls. This year, the Mont Blanc massif has witnessed more frequent rock collapses. Regions previously blanketed in snow are now experiencing rainfall, which disrupts the stability of the terrain.…

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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

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 Economic Times

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.

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