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Nepal grapples with destruction and loss in wake of deadly floods

Authorities in Nepal have warned of possible fresh flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods took place after a glacier collapse. They have killed at least 900 people - with more than 4,000 others missing in Nepal and Tibet. Now, a massive rescue effort continues and…

France 24

Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas

As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects

The Independent UK

Nepal Flood: How a stranger saved 370+ hostel kids & teachers who were having breakfast when massive waters surged towards their school

A warning shouted by an unidentified man played a crucial role in helping save more than 370 students and teachers from a devastating flood. The immediate danger forced everyone to flee the school grounds, with some struggling through thick mud to reach higher ground. In a heartbreaking turn of events,…

The Economic Times

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Fears grow for 85 missing Americans after Nepal flood disaster kills more than 900 people

More than 4,200 still unaccounted for after glacier collapse near holy mountain regularly visited by pilgrims

The Independent UK

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school

From the safety of the hillside, Rajendra Dawadi watched the school disappear beneath a torrent of water, mud, boulders and debris

The Independent UK

First Thing: Desperate rescue attempts continue in Nepal to reach hundreds thought to be trapped

Death toll from unprecedented deluge of ice, rock, mud and debris now stands at more than 900. Plus, was it a mistake to take away Pluto’s planet status?

The Guardian - UK

‘Miracle house’ that stood firm as floods devastated Nepal hailed as symbol of survival

Torrents of water surged through lower floors of house, tearing away doors and windows, as inhabitants sheltered on upper storeys

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Nepal rescue teams seek hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels by deadly floods

Supported by experts from China and India, Nepal's rescue teams on Monday endeavoured to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels blocked by the devastating flood of mud, water and debris that swept through the Himalayan region last week.

France 24

Britons among 3,000 unaccounted for after Nepal-Tibet floods

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The Independent UK

What justice for Nepal after flooding?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, August 31: The international press tell the story of a heroic headmaster in Nepal who managed to save more than 1,600 pupils, while the Nepali press lambast a lack of accountability for major polluters. Meanwhile in France, back-to-school season reopens wounds over child sex abuse in…

France 24

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan Board to tackle disasters

Amid the backdrop of recent disaster, Sadhguru has proposed a collaborative effort through a five-nation Himalayan Board to enhance disaster management among India, China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bhutan.

The Economic Times

Nepal flood death toll passes 900 as search for survivors continues

Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet continued searching for survivors on Sunday after flash floods along the border killed hundreds and left thousands missing, with aid flown into cut-off districts by helicopter.

Euronews

Afternoon Update: One Nation’s nuclear plans; on the ground in Nepal; and $100 chicken nuggets

Pauline Hanson says two nuclear reactors should be built on the east coast as part of a push for ‘diversity’ of power supply

The Guardian - AU

Fresh flood warning issued in Nepal as death tolls rises above 900

Mountain rescue specialists usually deployed to assist climbers on Himalayan peaks join the search for hydropower project workers trapped in tunnels

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The Guardian - UK

Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels

Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floods

The Guardian - AU

Australians missing in Nepal targeted by ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘abhorrent’ racist slurs

As families await news after the catastrophe, community members appeal for compassion in the face of hateful rhetoric

France 24

Nepal buries victims of Himalayan flooding as death toll climbs past 900

Nepal on Monday began mass burials for the hundreds of people killed in catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border last week, as authorities announced the death toll had climbed past 900 people. Officials in Nepal and neighbouring China are still searching for more than 4,000 missing people, including hundreds…

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Nepal and Tibet’s floods are a warning for the future

In today’s newsletter: As rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic floods, the disaster offers a stark warning about the climate risks facing the region, and the world

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The Times of India

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 903, over 4,200 still missing as rescue operations intensify

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 903, according to Nepalese authorities, as large-scale rescue operations continue across flood-hit areas.

The Guardian - AU

Australians missing in the Nepal floods: what we know so far

There are 35 Australians among the thousands of people missing as rescue efforts continue after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border

The Economic Times

Nepal floods triggered by ice-rock avalanche: Scientists

According to Nepalese scientists, the recent floods resulted from a massive ice-rock avalanche in the Langtang-Lirung area, impacting the Lhende River. The surge traveled downstream, causing devastating flash floods across northern and central Nepal.

The Independent UK

Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900

The death toll in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet has climbed past 900 with more than 4,700 missing

The Guardian - UK

The Nepal floods seem a world away – but make no mistake, climate breakdown will affect us all

Richer countries might have more resources to deal with catastrophe, but this problem grips the entire planet, however much leaders may want to deny it, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Economic Times

Nepal floods: Authorities bury unidentified bodies in Chitwan forest amid morgue space shortage, preserve DNA records for future identification

Nepal authorities are burying unidentified bodies recovered from riverbanks. DNA samples are collected and identification records prepared for later retrieval. This procedure follows international guidelines to safely preserve each body's identity. Families can provide DNA samples to match with deceased individuals for identification. Recovery operations continue as thousands remain missing…

The Economic Times

How Nepal school principal saved 1,600+ children minutes before flood swallowed entire school in mud, ice & water

Nepal principal saves 1,643 students: A principal’s swift warning saved more than 1,600 students from a devastating flash flood. Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School was destroyed by mud and ice following a massive mountain collapse. Two staff members remain missing after the sudden and powerful river surge. Students watched their school…

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