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Clint Eastwood bought a 134-acre California artichoke ranch in 1995; he and Margaret Eastwood later donated land that now forms a 128-acre floodplain restoration site

Clint Eastwood's previous artichoke farm is now being transformed into a significant wetland restoration initiative. This remarkable project aims to bolster flood protection for the surrounding communities. With the Eastwoods' generous donation, the area will see restoration of essential riparian and wetland ecosystems, fostering wildlife and promoting a more resilient…

The Times of India · Sep 2

India warns people to avoid catching ‘unusual’ fish after Nepal flash floods

State authorities say fish may have come into contact with corpses after 1,100 people killed in Himalayan disaster

The Independent UK · Sep 2

In 1996, USGS released an 8-day Glen Canyon flood at 1,275 cubic metres per second to track sediment; 120 cross sections measured how the flood changed the Colorado River channel

Engineers conducted artificial flood releases from the Glen Canyon Dam to help revive eroded sandbars, simulating natural river dynamics affected by the dam's presence. Early findings were promising, showing increased sandbar growth, but the benefits diminished over time due to continued sediment blockage. Further flood events and enhanced monitoring strategies…

The Times of India · Sep 2

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When roads end, drones carry dead home in flood-hit Nepal

Drones are now carrying the dead home from inaccessible flood-ravaged areas in Nepal. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also delivering vital food and medicine to cut-off communities. AI-enabled drones are assessing villagers' needs through simple questions and responses. The technology proved crucial after roads and bridges were washed away by…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

'We are so, so lucky': Dubai Indian expats recall close call during Kailash pilgrimage amid Nepal floods

Dubai-based Indian pilgrims returning from Mount Kailash narrowly avoided deadly Nepal border floods. Their planned return route was devastated by landslides and flooding which occurred on August 26. Pilgrims were forced to take an emergency military route after their journey home was disrupted. They learned of the destruction and personal…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

In 2016, Clint and Maggie Eastwood donated 79 Carmel River acres for a $25 million flood-control project and public trail

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Clint and Maggie Eastwood dedicated land for a groundbreaking river restoration project. This initiative's goals include boosting wildlife habitats and decreasing flood hazards. Furthermore, it seeks to construct a public trail that connects coastal and inland regions. Though initially scheduled for completion by 2020,…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Sonu sood arrives in Kathmandu with relief supplies for Nepal flood survivors: 'Will try to bring people's lives back on track'

Actor Sonu Sood arrived in Kathmandu with his foundation team. They are delivering critical assistance to flood-affected communities in Nepal. The foundation plans to provide sustained, long-term support to the region. Immediate focus includes distributing essential items and assessing ongoing needs.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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Nepal tunnel rescuers hit dead ends as search for trapped workers continues

Rescue teams in Nepal were still searching Wednesday for hundreds of workers believed to have been trapped inside sprawling hydropower tunnels since the catastrophic flash flood that swept through the Himalayan region last week. Officials said that many of the tunnels remain totally blocked by mud and debris.

France 24 · Sep 2

India's payment wonder comes handy amid Nepal's fatal flood fury

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is now instrumental in aiding Nepal's disaster relief fund donations. Donors in India can activate UPI International for easier contributions. This marks a new use case for UPI beyond tourist payments. Nepal's embassy requested activation for QR code donations. This development highlights UPI's growing…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Ganga river crosses warning mark in Varanasi, boat operations suspended

Varanasi's Ganga river water level has surpassed the warning mark, prompting officials to halt all boat operations. The district administration is now closely monitoring flood-affected areas along the Ganga and Varuna rivers. Approximately eleven localities and wards have experienced partial flooding, impacting many families.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

China finishes rebuilding road to Nepal border just one week after devastating flash floods

Reopening road is a major breakthrough allowing ‘large numbers’ of heavy machines to reach site of destroyed Gyirong border crossing

The Independent UK · Sep 2

DNA tests aim to identify Nepal victims in mass graves

Loved ones are being encouraged to provide DNA samples as unidentified bodies are laid to rest in mass graves following the devastating flash floods.

AAP · Sep 2

‘No time to issue a warning’: Experts on what caused Nepal flood and what’s needed to improve preparedness

Nepal has contributed little to the emissions driving global warming yet it is suffering the worst consequences.

Euronews · Sep 2

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The Economic Times · Sep 2

Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood

Hopes are fading for thousands missing in Nepal's flash floods. Authorities reported, as of September 2, over 1,050 fatalities and nearly 4,000 people unaccounted for. While search operations are going on at full speed, the government is now focusing on rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.

The Conversation · Sep 2

Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild

Hearts across the globe are aching for communities along the Nepal-Tibet border.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Water, water everywhere: Grand Canyon's flood paradox leaves South Rim high and dry

Deadly flooding at Grand Canyon has severed the South Rim's water supply. This event has caused indefinite lodging closures and economic damage to the region. Tourists faced immediate displacement and scrambled for alternative accommodations. The washed-out pipeline affects millions of annual tourists and local residents. Extended closures could significantly impact…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Nepal floods bring strange fish to Bihar, govt warns against eating or selling it; consumption may cause vomiting, diarrhoea

Nepal unusual fish found in Bihar: Nepal flood has swept an unusual fish into Bihar’s Gandak basin. The floodwaters from Nepal have prompted the state government to advise residents of West Champaran and Gopalganj not to eat, buy or sell unidentified fish until their safety is confirmed. The consumption of…

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The Conversation · Sep 2

Barring access and promoting ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods

As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on social media.

The Independent UK · Sep 2

As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent

The flash floods in Nepal were only the latest in an accelerating series of disasters that have battered the Himalayas in recent years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2

As Nepal’s morgues fill, Parkrit hopes her DNA can be used to find her mother

A week on from the flash flooding disaster, authorities are urging relatives of the thousands of missing and dead to provide blood samples

The Times of India · Sep 1

‘Every rescue now a miracle’: 4,462 still missing in Nepal, hopes dim

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWANKOT, NEPAL): Death toll from the Aug 26 Himalayan flood rose to 1,066 across Nepal and Tibet on Tuesday, while 4,462 people remained missing as rescue operations entered a critical phase.

The Times of India · Sep 1

2015 quake drove Haku families to flood-hit Trishuli banks

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): Hundreds of Tamang families uprooted from Haku and adjoining mountain villages in Nepal's Rasuwa district by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake were still living in settlements along the Trishuli river 11 years later when the Aug 26 flood swept through Khalte, Pairebesi, Mailung and adjoining areas.

France 24 · Sep 1

'Subtle changes pointing to consumer fatigue' a challenge for fast-fashion retailers, expert says

A federation of European textile associations called on Tuesday for an import fee of €10 on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Police drone in Nepal spotted a body in buried building, rescuers find 23 more

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): A police drone scanning flood-buried buildings in Betrawati village in Nuwakot district near the Rasuwa border spotted what appeared to be a single body inside a three-storey structure surrounded by deep, marsh-like silt. Rescuers improvised a path through the mud, entered the building and found 23 more…

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