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"300 feet tsunami at 170 kmph in 7 minutes: Explainer video about what exactly happened during Nepal Flash flood goes viral. Watch, goosebumps guaranteed

Nepal Viral Videos: A viral explainer video breaks down how Nepal’s devastating flash flood unfolded after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas. The video shows how a massive surge of water, ice and debris formed a wall reportedly reaching 300 feet and travelled at an estimated 105 mph, or nearly…

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After Nepal, a powerful flash flood hits Grand Canyon in Arizona leaving about 15 people missing; footbridges, bunkhouses destroyed by mud and boulders: Watch video

A powerful flash flood tore through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, sending mud, boulders and debris through Bright Angel Canyon. About 15 people may be missing and 62 were evacuated. The flood destroyed footbridges, damaged the park's only water pipeline and reshaped parts of the canyon as more storms…

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Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing

Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan region, sweeping away villages and leaving thousands still missing. The huge wave of ice, rocks and debris that smashed into villages and towns on Wednesday claimed at least 797…

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Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation

Nepal warned of fresh flooding on Sunday as water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River, days after catastrophic floods killed at least 788 people and left thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. Authorities urged residents to remain alert while crews cleared roads, assessed damage and managed constant warnings in devastated…

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Hit by deadly floods, Nepal renews push for Chinese data and early warnings

Nepal and China discussed disaster cooperation before a major flood event. Officials sought more data from China on glacier risks and water levels. A recent catastrophic mudslide killed hundreds and left many missing. China stated its data sharing has been timely and substantial progress was made. Nepal aims for more…

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Anguish for families as no missing Britons among the hundreds rescued after Nepal flash floods

Nepal’s tourist board issued an update on almost 300 people rescued so far as further warnings were issued with water levels rising again

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Hunt intensifies for 900 missing at hydel units, one tunnel head located

As rescue operations intensify in Nepal, over 900 individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of devastating floods that have led to 810 confirmed deaths in both Nepal and Tibet. Teams are utilizing advanced tools at the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower project to search for survivors. Notably, several Indian nationals are…

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‘The house got carried 100 metres away’: some Nepal flood victims had minutes of notice. Others had seconds

Bhagat Lal, 68, has a son studying in Brisbane. Other relatives are missing, while their house was found washed up on the river.

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Morning Mail: Sadistic groomers targeting teens online; hunt for flood victims; and all eyes on smart glasses

Online extortion network grooming young people; hunt for Himalaya flood victims continues; smart glasses facing further backlash

The Guardian - AU

Hero Teacher Saves 1,600 Children From Nepal Floods Moments Before School Is Swept Away

“I, along with my friends, survived by just 10 seconds,” a student said.

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Around 85 Americans remain missing after Nepal flood: US

About eighty-five Americans remain missing following a devastating flood in Nepal. Authorities confirmed seven hundred eighty-one deaths after the disaster swept through villages. Nine Americans have been evacuated, and no US nationals are reported dead. The United States and Canada will each provide three point six million dollars in aid.…

The Economic Times

Desperate wait continues as hundreds attend Nepal vigil

Hundreds have gathered at a vigil for the victims of devastating floods in Nepal, as the Australian government desperately seeks updates on missing citizens.

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Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal

Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream

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Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods

Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers

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Devastated by floods and overwhelmed by bodies, Nepalis weep for what remains of their homes

Relatives of those missing have been given PowerPoint slideshows of recovered bodies in effort to speed up identification of the dead

The Economic Times

Nepal floods: Teacher evacuates 1,600 students as floods wash away Trishuli school

Nepal's devastating flash floods have caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Over 794 bodies have been recovered, with thousands still missing after the disaster. Indian rescue teams are assisting Nepali forces in search and rescue operations. Schools and homes were swept away, impacting many students and residents. Relief…

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Nepal begins burials after preserving DNA; only 29 flood victims identified so far

School ties, tattoos, jewellery become clues as each unidentified victim gets tracking code, geo-tagged grave

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Saved by a lunch break: Thousands of children protected by quick-thinking teachers in Nepal floods

Some schoolchildren in Nepal have survived catastrophic floods by leaving their classrooms for lunch

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Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek…

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Rebuilt with India aid, flood-erased Nepal school seeks help to rebuild on higher ground

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWAKOT, NEPAL): Three warnings came within minutes the day it flooded, an accountant rushed in saying water was gushing in, a teacher relayed a phone call from upstream saying the area had been “swallowed”, and a parent arrived on a scooter to take his daughter away.

The Economic Times

"We didn't face any problem": Former DRDO chief recalls Nepal flood situation after returning from Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Former DRDO Chairman Satheesh Reddy's team completed their Kailash Mansarovar Yatra safely. They had crossed the affected Kerung area before the Nepal flood incident occurred. The Indian government made significant efforts to assist other stranded pilgrims in Nepal. Rescue and recovery operations continue in Nepal after devastating flash floods and…

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'We will rebuild it': Families pick up pieces, try to rebuild lives after Nepal floods

Flash floods from the Nepal-Tibet border wreaked havoc in central Nepal, resulting in significant destruction. Entire neighborhoods, including homes, shops, and schools, have been swept away, leaving survivors to search through the rubble for missing loved ones. As they start the arduous process of rebuilding, rescue teams are working tirelessly…

The Independent UK

In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenches

The devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district have begun burying bodies in temporary graves before they can be identified

The Economic Times

Narayani-Gandak swells as Nepal rains raise flood threat in UP

Heavy rainfall in Nepal has caused the Narayani-Gandak river levels to rise significantly. This surge in water discharge from the Valmikinagar Gandak barrage increases flood risks. Villagers in Maharajganj district are concerned as water pressure mounts on riverbanks. The district administration has issued an alert and prepared relief and rescue…

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