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Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

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After Bodh Gaya, the Buddha's Pilgrimage Story Lives On in Vaishali and Kesaria, Bihar

The City That Loved Him FirstVaishali loved the Buddha before the world had decided what to make of him. The Licchavis, the republic's ruling clan, whose democratic assembly system scholars still cite as one of antiquity's most organised, followed him in such numbers when he left for the last time…

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits flood-ravaged Nepal

NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Nepal at 9.38 pm on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said, as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal.

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5.3-magnitude quake hits Tibet as region reels from deadly flash floods

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's…

The Times of India

Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China support

Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal.

The Economic Times

Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels

Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped. The announcement came two weeks after a devastating ‌flood killed that hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country and in ⁠neighbouring China's Tibet region.

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Australian found safe in Nepal as others wait and hope

As relatives desperately search and wait for news on dozens of Australians missing following the Nepal-Tibet floods, one Aussie has been found alive and safe.

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At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port

Rescue workers search for hundreds missing after a glacier collapse caused a devastating mudslide. The Gyirong border crossing, a key trade and pilgrimage route, was destroyed by the disaster. Over 1,300 people have died and more than 5,000 remain missing on both sides. Rescue operations face challenges due to high…

The Economic Times

Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China

A devastating mudslide in Tibet and Nepal has killed over 1,300 people. Thousands remain missing, including many foreign nationals on pilgrimage. Families are expressing frustration over a perceived information blackout from China. Chinese authorities state they have briefed embassies from 23 countries. Efforts are underway to identify victims and locate…

The Economic Times

Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key

Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance and says that…

France 24

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

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

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

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

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‘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

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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.

The Times of India

Experts fear toll could cross 2015 quake of 8.8k

TRISHULI BAZAAR: Three days have passed since the last reported live rescue from Nepal's flood-hit hydropower belt, while mud-filled tunnels remain the biggest hope for hundreds still missing. With 1,280 people confirmed dead and another 5,624 were unaccounted for across Nepal and Tibet - a combined 6,904 - experts fear…

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Climate injustices have been laid bare in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster

Letters: Prof Lyla Mehta says the glacial floods and loss of life are a stark reminder that climate disruption is global and highly unequal. Plus letters from Lynda McDonald and Jan Bengtsson

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Dozens of trapped hydropower tunnel workers in Nepal could still be alive, official says

About 46 people believed to be trapped in ‘room-like’ structure inside hydro plant tunnel on Nepal-Tibet border

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Magnitude 5 quake hits Tibet amid ongoing search for hundreds missing after deadly floods

An earthquake of magnitude five struck Tibet on Thursday. Rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding near the Gyirong border crossing. The only road to the crossing reopened, allowing heavy machinery access. Authorities reported twenty-one deaths and 541 people remain missing. Landslides continue to pose a significant concern for rescue teams.

The Times of India

97-yr-old survives 8-9 hrs in debris, gives hope for more miracles

Amidst the chaos of Nepal's recent flooding, a poignant story emerged of survival: two spirited two-year-old girls alongside a remarkable 97-year-old woman weathered the storm. This elderly survivor, who faced lengthy hours trapped in debris, symbolizes hope for the flood-ravaged community. Concurrently, China has reopened a crucial road in Tibet,…

The Economic Times

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 1,252 as PM Balendra Shah flags climate change link

The death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has surged to 1,243. Rescuers are searching for trapped individuals in tunnels and underground powerhouses. Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the disaster's link to climate change for international discussion. Families are holding symbolic funerals for hundreds of missing locals and foreigners.

The Guardian - UK

Swept away: inside the 4 September Guardian Weekly

Tragedy on the Nepal-Tibet border. Plus: How Mark Carney stood up to Trump

The Guardian - UK

After the flood: human suffering on an unfathomable scale in Nepal’s worst-hit districts

Thousands remain missing and aid is hampered by treacherous conditions in communities almost wiped out of existence

The Economic Times

Four Indian-origin Americans missing after Nepal-Tibet floods; Sewa International releases USD 100K in relief drive

Four Indian-origin people from Texas are missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet. A couple, Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, went missing while returning from a Mount Kailash pilgrimage. Another Texas couple, Archana Suresh and Raghu Rajan, is also unaccounted for in the affected region. Sewa International USA has…

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