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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river

The Independent UK

Barrier lake near Nepal border could breach in 3 days, China warns as hundreds dead in flash floods

A barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face a high risk of breaching over the next three days, Global Times reported citing Chinese authorities on Thursday. This comes as hundreds died and thousands remain missing after catastrophic flash floods…

The Times of India

Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for power

Nepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power plants, impacting electricity supply. The country may now turn to India for electricity to bridge the shortfall. Meanwhile, rescue operations continue for those missing after the devastating glacial collapse. Concerns are…

The Economic Times

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Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate change

Himalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall in areas previously receiving snow. Intense rainfall saturates loose debris, triggering landslides and debris flows. Blocked water flow by snow or debris creates temporary dams which then break. These combined factors intensify disaster…

The Economic Times

Shocking satellite images show Nepal flash floods devastating villages

Before and after satellite imagery showed the devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday (26 August)

The Independent UK

Search is on for at least 33 Britons missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet

Rescue teams try to locate nearly 1,400 missing people, mostly tourists, while police report recovery of 389 bodies

The Guardian - UK

UK offers £5m to Nepal following devastating flash floods

Andy Burnham said an offer had also been made for emergency responders to head to the region.

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Satellite images show scale of devastation from Nepal floods

Aerial views show debris and sediment deposited over lush mountainsides

The Independent UK

"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.

The Economic Times

Cause of Nepal flash floods explained as desperate search for survivors goes on

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The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Major tourist hotspot hit by devastating flash floods with over 1,000 dead

The Himalayan region is popular with trekkers who visit from across the world

The Independent UK

Nepal-Tibet Floods Could Become a Major Climate Warning as Glaciers Melt 65% Faster

A flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed 165 people and left 1,500 missing, spotlighting the risks of rapid glacier loss in the Himalayas. Rescue efforts continue amid challenging conditions.

International Business Times UK

What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet

Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region

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Rescue efforts continue as more than 30 Britons missing after Nepal flash floods

A 13-year-old girl is among the 33 British nationals believed to be missing following the disaster.

International Business Times UK

British Tourists Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal Floods Turn Himalayan Route Into 'Liquid Concrete'

Flash floods and landslides in Nepal's Himalayan region have left hundreds missing, including British tourists. Rescue efforts are hampered by severe weather, with ongoing search operations in the area.

The Independent UK

People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China

A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal

The Canberra Times

'It's devastating': Canberran fears for loved ones after catastrophic Nepal floods

Canberra's Nepalese community is planning a vigil and fundraiser.

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NDRF says no impact of Nepal flash floods in UP, Bihar till now; continuous vigil on

No adverse impact from Nepal flash floods has been observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The National Disaster Response Force is continuously monitoring the border areas and coordinating with state governments. Twenty NDRF teams are deployed on the ground for potential relief and rescue operations. India has already sent humanitarian…

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.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Children among Australians missing in Nepal floods; Labor to slash refugee intake; and cyborg cockroaches

At least 165 people have died with hundreds more missing after flood waters surged through valley on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border

AAP

'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction

At least 162 people have died and hundreds remain missing as Australia's Nepali community comes to terms with an unfolding natural disaster.

The Times of India

'OMG, OMG!' Villagers run for life as flash flood chases them after swallowing bridge - watch video

A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district sent torrents of muddy water and debris through communities along the Nepal-China border, with terrifying videos capturing people scrambling for safety as the waters surged through the region. At least 162 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after the disaster.

The Independent UK

What triggered Nepal flash floods? And why are experts worried a second flood is ‘imminent’?

Signal detected by monitors for seismic activity actually came from the force of ‘glacial collapse and debris flow’

Radio France Internationale

EU joins aid effort as more than 1,300 remain missing after Nepal floods

The EU has joined international efforts to send aid after catastrophic floods on the Nepal-Tibet border left at least 360 people dead and more than 1,300 missing.

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