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Nepalese police say more than 150 bodies recovered – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

Rescuers search for dozens of Britons among those missing in Nepal after floods

Videos showed people fleeing uphill in terror to escape the surging muddy flood waters.

Evening Standard

Glacier collapse may have caused Nepal-Tibet landslides, experts say

Experts believe a glacier collapse might have caused the catastrophic floods at the border between Nepal and Tibet that killed at least 270 people and left more than 1,000 missing. While initial reports suggested the possibility that an earthquake had triggered the collapse, the US Geological Survey clarified that the…

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For centuries, flood-hit corridor was key route of Himalayan trade

Long before trucks climbed Bhote Koshi valley, mule caravans carried rice and other grain from Nepal north to Gyirong, where traders exchanged them for Tibetan salt and wool. Salt, highly valued in Nepal’s middle hills, travelled farther south towards India. Newar merchant communities also settled in Tibetan trading towns. Nepalese…

The Times of India

India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

In response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispatched initial relief materials. The disaster, which began in Tibet, wreaked havoc in central Nepal, demolishing entire villages and crucial infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi has pledged comprehensive humanitarian…

The Economic Times

Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing

At least 157 people dead and hundreds of tourists among missing after roads, bridges and power plants swept away

The Guardian - UK

Indian Embassy in China sets up helplines for Indians stranded in Tibet-Nepal border floods

The Indian Embassy in China issued an advisory for nationals stranded by flash floods. Nearly one hundred people died and over seven hundred fifty remain missing. The devastating flash flood originated in Tibet and swept through central Nepal. Indian nationals can seek assistance from contact points provided by the embassy.…

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Sadhguru says 77 Isha pilgrims missing after flood strikes during return from Kailash

Around 77 pilgrims from an Isha Foundation Kailash Mansarovar group remain unaccounted for after a flash flood struck the Gyirong area while they were at an immigration centre on their return journey. Sadhguru said there was no official information about their whereabouts and that volunteers were coordinating with authorities on…

The Economic Times

Kailash group caught in Gyirong flash flood, rescue efforts underway: Sadhguru

A flash flood in Tibet's Gyirong region impacted one of Sadhguru's Kailash groups. Seventy-seven individuals were at an immigration center when the severe flooding occurred. Rescue operations are actively underway with volunteers assisting authorities in the area. Hundreds of other travelers, including many Indians, are also reported missing in Nepal.…

The Economic Times

2015 Kathmandu earthquake, 2026 flash floods: Why Nepal is so susceptible to natural disasters

Nepal is once again confronting the destructive force of nature, with flash floods sweeping through communities along the Bhote Koshi and other rivers, killing dozens and leaving hundreds missing. The disaster has devastated settlements, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure in northern Nepal, while a mudslide in Tibet has also caused…

The Times of India

NDRF on high alert as Nepal flood threatens Gandak, Commandant Singh says 20 teams deployed across Bihar, UP

The National Disaster Response Force is on high alert after a glacial lake outburst flood occurred. This event near the Tibet-Nepal border has caused water levels to rise in Nepal. The resulting flood wave is expected to travel downstream through the Gandak River. NDRF teams have been deployed in vulnerable…

The Economic Times

Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in wake of Nepal-Tibet landslides

Flash ⁠floods and landslides that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet on Wednesday have killed at least 359 people and nearly 1,500 people, including several hundred tourists, were reported missing. The casualty toll is expected to increase.

France 24

'No information of whereabouts': Kailash group caught in Nepal flood, fate of 77 pilgrims unknown, says Sadhguru

At least 77 people from one of Sadhguru's Kailash pilgrimage groups remains unknown after a devastating flash flood hit Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Gone in seconds: Devastating footage from Nepal-China border shows doomsday-like scenes

A landslide struck the China-Nepal border in Tibet's Gyirong county on Wednesday, leading to "major casualties" and leaving several people missing at the Gyirong Port, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

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The Guardian - UK

Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Floods and mudslides have swept away houses and roads with many hundreds missing

The Economic Times

What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently reported missing after the disaster. An earthquake is suspected to have triggered an ice-rock avalanche causing the devastating floods. Rescue efforts are underway, but challenges remain due to flood sediment…

France 24

Deadly flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border raze villages, leave hundreds missing

Massive flash floods that swept through the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and destroyed villages and infrastructure, officials said. Hundreds are still missing, including foreign tourists and pilgrims from neighbouring India, as authorities race to send humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

The Economic Times

At least 160 killed as flash floods hit Nepal; 133 Indians among hundreds of missing foreigners

Nepal flood news: Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have claimed 160 lives and left hundreds missing. Widespread damage to villages and infrastructure occurred after an ice and rock avalanche. India has assured Nepal of all possible humanitarian and relief assistance during this crisis. Rescue and relief efforts are being…

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The Independent UK

Nepal flash floods latest: Death toll hits 160 with more than 1,000 missing including UK, US and Canadian tourists

Officials issued warnings to residents of several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of rivers

The Economic Times

Nepal flash flood videos: Watch how tonnes of gushing muddy water swept away everything in seconds

Nepal flash flood News: A massive flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, sweeping away villages and infrastructure sites along the Bhote Koshi river. Dramatic videos show powerful currents carrying debris through the region. Authorities have launched rescue operations and urged people living near the river to…

Euronews

At least 160 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

The Times of India

Nepal floods: PM Balen Shah appeals for unity; Bihar, UP on high alert - key points

A massive flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has caused widespread damage and claimed seventeen lives. Over one hundred Indian nationals are reported missing after the sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River. Many missing individuals are believed to be pilgrims traveling to Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Rescue…

The Economic Times

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects

Nepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and missing persons due to a mudslide. The Bhote Koshi river's high waters prevented helicopter landings in affected Nepali areas. Roads, bridges, and power projects suffered significant damage, impacting electricity supplies.

The Times of India

Angry at fireworks in mountains, China shuts down its 8000-ders to foreign climbers

China-Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) had already kept foreign expeditions off Everest’s north side, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma during the spring season

Times Life

Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

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