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Aussie families cling to hope in Nepal flood search

The families of Australians missing after devastating flooding in Nepal are being realistic but still hope for news of their loved-ones.

AAP

Daughter traces mother and aunt’s last known location in Nepal through TikTok video

Tulshi Patel says Hemangini Jitendra Patel and aunt, Hema Sunil Amin, were last seen at Friendship Bridge on Nepal-China border

The Guardian - UK

When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks

The catastrophic flood that killed hundreds of people in Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026, and left many more missing likely began with falling ice and rock crashing into the river below, but that wasn’t the end of the disaster. Days later, a new lake pooled behind the debris and then…

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Nepal Floods May Leave a Psychological Toll as Thousands of Children Face Trauma After Disaster

More than 17,000 children have been affected by Nepal's devastating floods, raising concerns about trauma and mental health during recovery.

Medical Daily

Saved by God, happy to be back, say Maharashtra tourists after returning from Nepal

Mumbai tourists returned from Nepal after devastating floods struck the region earlier this week. Many expressed relief and gratitude for their safe return to India. The flash floods caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life in central Nepal. Authorities confirmed the safety of most stranded Maharashtra residents in the…

The Economic Times

Bodies of Nepal flash flood victims found 250 miles away from tragedy

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The Independent UK

I saw death right in front of my eyes: Indian-American couple describes escape from Nepal floods that killed over 600

Anjana Raja and Pattabiraman Venkatesan escaped a sudden mudslide near the Nepal-China border. The couple fled their tour bus as a massive wave of debris rushed toward them. They scrambled uphill to safety while witnessing a police base camp being swept away. Their pilgrimage to Tibet transformed into a desperate…

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The deadly forces behind Nepal’s Himalayan disasters

In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring…

The Times of India

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 676 as thousands remain missing

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following deadly Nepal floods

On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.

Euronews

Nepal floods: Shashi Tharoor writes to S Jaishankar, calls for NDRF contingent, deployment of IAF choppers

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the government for more rescue resources. He requested a full NDRF contingent and heavy-lift helicopters for Nepal. Hundreds of Indian nationals remain missing after the devastating flash floods. Tharoor emphasized the urgency to rescue those still alive. He highlighted the need for sustained efforts to…

The Economic Times

‘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

Indian tunnel rescue experts join effort to reach trapped workers in Nepal's hydropower projects

An Indian team arrived in Nepal to assist with rescue operations. Rescuers are working to clear debris from flooded hydropower tunnels. Many workers remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods occurred. Nepal has requested foreign expertise for specialized tasks and bridge construction.

The Economic Times

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.

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‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York City respond to the Himalayan disaster

Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries

The Economic Times

5-ft from disaster: How faith, courage, and a saree saved Tamil Nadu pilgrims in Nepal

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims narrowly escaped a devastating flood in Nepal. A sudden storm transformed the mountain pass into a dangerous, waterlogged area. Selfless heroism by a couple, Ratnakumar and Poonguzhali, saved several stranded pilgrims. Indian officials and ministers coordinated a swift, multi-agency rescue operation for their evacuation. The group…

The Economic Times

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 Times of India

Nepal floods swept away bank vault with Rs 92.68 lakh, then 29 went after the cash

As a deadly flood swept through parts of Nepal, a bank vault was carried from Rasuwa and the upper catchment areas down the Trishuli River into Dhading, where 29 people were arrested while allegedly breaking it open and taking cash from inside.

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The Economic Times

Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing

Rescue efforts continue after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. Authorities are finding survivors and transporting them to safety while families anxiously await news. The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 633 dead and nearly 3,000 missing. Steep mountains and narrow gorges are hampering ongoing…

The Economic Times

Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change: Professor Ravindra Khaiwal

Nepal's flood crises stem from geological instability and climate change, not just rainfall. The Bhotekoshi flood disaster has claimed 626 lives and left 2,426 people missing. Rescue teams have evacuated over 2,200 people, including foreign nationals, by helicopter and ground. India has provided significant relief and rescue support, sending medical…

The Economic Times

Nepal praises India's efforts in times of crisis; calls PM Modi 'exceptionally generous'

Nepal's Finance Minister praised India's generous flood relief efforts. India dispatched significant relief materials and rescue experts to Nepal. The country is dealing with the crisis in phases, prioritizing rescue operations. Immediate efforts focus on rescuing stranded individuals and airlifting supplies. India has indicated very generous assistance for the nation's…

The Economic Times

Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossing

Following catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to Nepal through a different route. The travelers were in the midst of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra when disaster struck. Fortunately, the Chinese government has initiated comprehensive relief operations, with…

The Guardian - UK

Number of missing in Nepal and Tibet rises to 3,000 as bad weather hampers search

Nepal requests foreign ⁠help in identification and storing of bodies, DNA testing and rescuing people from tunnels

Evening Standard

NHS workers and Surrey family with teenagers among missing after Nepal floods

The Nepal Tourist Board has previously said that there are 33 UK citizens among the thousands missing after Wednesday’s devastating flash flood.

The Independent UK

NHS workers and Surrey family among those missing in Nepal floods

The Nepal Tourist Board has said there are 33 UK citizens among the thousands missing

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