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Tibet flash flood death toll rises to 31, another 531 missing

Tragedy strikes as a flash flood near the Nepal border in Tibet has resulted in 31 confirmed deaths, with over 531 individuals still unaccounted for. Included in this alarming number are 261 foreign nationals, among whom are 49 Indian pilgrims. Rescue teams have been tirelessly recovering personal belongings, with nearly…

The Economic Times

275 Indians remain missing in Nepal; 166 rescued, says MEA

As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal, while 166 have been rescued so far. India is in close contact with the Nepali government and relevant Indian state governments. The Ministry of External Affairs regularly releases the names of rescued Indian nationals. Meanwhile, 1,907 Indian nationals have safely…

The Economic Times

Rebuilding in Nepal-Tibet will be challenging – communities in India are still recovering from 2023 glacial disaster

Debris flowing down a Himalayan valley. Towns and villages washed away. Thousands of people affected. Not the recent devastating catastrophe on the Nepal-Tibet border, but a similar disaster in the Indian eastern Himalayas in 2023.

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'When Hope Is Alive': Nepal Army Shares Dramatic Tunnel Rescue After Himalayan Floods

Two workers have been rescued alive from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Nepal after nine days underground, in a rare moment of hope amid deadly Himalayan floods.

International Business Times UK

China exerts tight grip on information after floods

It’s been more than a week since deadly flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the China-Nepal border — and while Nepali authorities have been releasing the names of victims and those rescued, practically nothing is known about who the victims on the Chinese side are

The Independent UK

First Thing: JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is skeptical US struck Iranian wedding

Vice-president’s claim US-Iran conflict is not war draws ridicule from Democrat Ro Khanna. Plus, iconic feminist Gloria Steinem dies at 92

The Guardian - UK

'I chanted Hare Krishna for 9 days': Nepal worker rescued from tunnel on Janmashtami

A worker rescued after nine days chanted the Hare Krishna mantra for survival. Sanjay Sah stayed back to ensure others escaped the disaster upstream. He communicated with a few nearby workers while trapped in darkness. Two workers were rescued alive, and search operations continue for others. Flash floods triggered by…

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WhatsApp group, engineers and a race against time: How 2 workers were rescued from Nepal tunnel

In a remarkable display of resilience, two workers were saved from a collapsed tunnel after being trapped for nine long days. Rescuers encountered significant obstacles while clearing the thick mud, necessitating advanced equipment and expertise. An engineers' WhatsApp group played an essential role by exchanging real-time updates, ultimately leading to…

The Times of India

Nepal floods could cost insurers over $130 million even before death, injury claims

Nepal’s devastating floods could trigger more than 20 billion Nepali rupees ($132.3 million) in commercial insurance losses, with hydropower projects expected to account for most claims. Eleven projects in the affected region suffered damage, while insurers warn the disaster could prompt tighter coverage, higher premiums and stricter underwriting for Himalayan…

The Economic Times

Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect

The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to predict…

France 24

Afternoon Update: EV sales outpace petrol cars; workers found alive in Nepal; and illiterate boyfriend tests

More than 27,000 electric vehicles were sold in August, surpassing both petrol (nearly 26,000) and diesel (23,600)

The Guardian - AU

Miracle rescue as two men pulled from Nepal tunnel after nine days underground

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Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel

Two workers were pulled alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after a massive landslide. Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan were found in the Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station tunnel. Officials believe over 900 people were trapped in tunnels after a glacier collapse. Maharjan has limited mobility while Sah's…

The Economic Times

Two trapped workers rescued from hydropower tunnel nine days after Nepal floods

About 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects in Nepal, with roughly 500 believed to be trapped in tunnels, according to local authorities.

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Two trapped hydropower workers rescued from mud-clogged tunnel in Nepal

Rescue teams on Friday pulled two hydropower workers free from a tunnel blocked by mud and debris during the massive flood that swept through Nepal in late August. Officials believe that hundreds of workers remain trapped in tunnels connected to hydropower projects throughout the remote Himalayan region.

The Economic Times

Families of US nationals write to Rubio seeking help to trace missing relatives in Nepal

American families have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to expand Nepal flood rescue operations. Ninety US nationals remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck northern Nepal. Relatives requested enhanced search efforts, including high-altitude aircraft and satellite imagery. They also asked for coordination with China and other nations for…

The Times of India

Watch: 2 workers make it out alive 9 days after Nepal floods hit hydropower tunnel

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project on Friday, nine days after devastating floods and landslides trapped hundreds of workers inside tunnels across several hydropower sites.

The Economic Times

Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign Minister

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following devastating floods. He urged regional and global cooperation to address climate change impacts in the Himalayas, while thanking India for swift relief, rescue and forensic assistance as Nepal’s death toll reached…

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The Guardian - UK

Two workers pulled alive from tunnel nine days after Nepal-Tibet floods

Officials say pair were rescued from Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nepal after being trapped at depth of 170 metres

The Independent UK

‘Miracle’ in Nepal as two men rescued after voices heard coming from flooded tunnel

Hopes are renewed of finding survivors trapped inside tunnels after two men were pulled alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower project tunnel after nine days

The Economic Times

Nepal floods: Centre to offer DNA profiling services for first-degree relatives of missing persons

India will provide forensic DNA profiling support to help identify mortal remains of Nepal flood victims, the MEA said. First-degree relatives of missing persons residing in India can submit samples at designated central, state and accredited laboratories. DNA profiles will be shared with Nepal authorities for comparison with unidentified remains.

The Economic Times

Nepal flood rescue: WhatsApp group of engineers guides search for survivors in buried hydropower tunnels

Experts use a WhatsApp group to guide rescue workers searching devastated hydropower plant tunnels. They seek survivors trapped inside tunnels after a massive flash flood devastated the valley. Engineers share layout drawings and tunnel access details to aid the difficult search operations. Rescue teams are trying to reach trapped individuals…

The Guardian - AU

‘Everyone seems to have forgotten’: In Tibet, flood-hit families search for the missing and grapple with China’s silence

Relatives try to piece together information found online and from Nepal as Tibet advocates groups say information is suppressed in China

The Guardian - AU

‘They’ll be finding bodies next year’: a renowned forensic scientist on Nepal’s ‘extreme challenges’

Prof Richard Bassed helped identify Boxing Day tsunami victims and Black Saturday bushfire victims. ‘The randomness of this massive flood,’ he says. ‘That gets to you’

AAP

Nepal survivors' fresh test as men pulled from tunnel

Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.

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