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Emergency warnings weren’t enough to save Nepal’s flood-ravaged villages. An expert explains

A flash flood can transform a river within minutes. This is what communities near the Nepal-Tibet border witnessed on Wednesday.

The Conversation · Aug 28

Nepal floods: Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

A landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-China border began overflowing Friday. This overflow halted rescue efforts and threatened areas already devastated by a flash flood. The confirmed death toll from Wednesday's glacier collapse rose to 469 in Nepal. Thousands remain missing in both Nepal and Tibet after the torrent tore through…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

US Northeast floods: New Jersey gets up to 6 inches of rain, ‘extreme flooding’ near Newark airport

Flash flooding hit parts of the US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday after repeated storms dumped heavy rain across the region, triggering water rescues in New Jersey and flooding near Newark Liberty International Airport. More storms were expected into early Friday morning, some potentially severe with damaging wind gusts and…

The Times of India · Aug 28

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Nepal’s devastating floods: 10 seconds could save lives

At around 8:45am on August 26, Karbir Gaire, a customs and information officer at Nepal’s Rasuwa Customs Office, suddenly felt what seemed like an earthquake. He went outside, looked towards China and saw a huge flood accompanied by dust. He shouted, “The flood is coming, run!”

The Conversation · Aug 28

'A second life': Nepal flood survivors recount terrifying escape, loss, devastation

A catastrophic flash flood and landslides struck Nepal's Rasuwa district, causing widespread destruction. Survivors recounted harrowing escapes from raging floodwaters and collapsing homes in Timure. Rescue teams are searching for hundreds still missing after the disaster hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Many foreign nationals are also among the unaccounted for after…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Who are the Londoners missing after the Nepal floods? 33 Brits unaccounted for as rescuers search for survivors

Families from London hope for news of loved-ones after tragedy kills hundreds and leaves many more missing

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Nepal floods Day 3: What we know and don't know about the tragedy

Nepal floods Day 3: A devastating flash flood swept through Nepal's Himalayan river valleys after a glacial collapse. Scientists are investigating the precise trigger for the ice and rock avalanche near Langtang Lirung. The resulting debris flow travelled nearly 100 km, causing significant destruction downstream. While some communities received early…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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Before and after: Satellite images reveal how Himalayan flood erased Nepal-China border crossing

New satellite imagery has captured the scale of destruction caused by the Himalayan flash flood at the Nepal-China border, showing the Rasuwagadhi crossing virtually erased after a torrent of rock, ice, mud and water tore through the region on August 26.

The Times of India · Aug 28

UK offers funds, emergency responders to Nepal after flash floods

The United Kingdom has offered five million pounds and emergency responders to Nepal. Flash floods in the country claimed hundreds of lives and left many missing. British nationals are among those missing, prompting consular support deployment. The UK government expressed solidarity and offered comprehensive humanitarian aid. Global funds are already…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Nepal death toll jumps to over 500 amid further flood warnings

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Trump says US ready to provide 'anything' Nepal needs as floods leave 90 Americans 'missing'

The United States has offered Nepal assistance following devastating flash floods in the Rasuwa district. President Trump stated the US is providing aid and speaking with Nepalese leadership. Dozens of Americans were reported missing in the affected areas, prompting a rescue focus. The US State Department deployed a disaster advisor…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Nepal’s mountain tsunami: The 200-km trail of water, rock and destruction

Nepal's flash flood death toll has reached 469 after a glacier collapse unleashed torrents of water. Nearly 1,000 people remain missing in Nepal and neighboring Tibet following the disaster. A massive glacier section broke free, plunging into a valley and triggering a devastating surge downstream. The flood wiped out settlements…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort

Nepali and Tibetan communities plan vigils and work to raise funds for recovery in ‘devastating’ time

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

Nepal’s flood alert came 16 minutes late. It was too late for some, but saved others

Nepal received information about the deadly flood around 16 minutes after it crossed the Tibet border, by which time it had already reached settlements in upper Rasuwa. Officials say earlier cross-border information could have reduced casualties, though subsequent alerts helped evacuate some downstream communities.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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The Conversation · Aug 28

Satellite images show how the Nepal flood disaster unfolded

On August 26 a glacier collapsed in the Langtang region of Nepal near the China border, triggering an ice and rock avalanche. This apparently entered the Lhende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi river, where it either caused or contributed to a temporary blockage. When this burst, a catastrophic…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly flood

Recent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are becoming more frequent. Scientists are investigating a recent rock-ice avalanche as the cause of the August 26 flood. Similar incidents, like the 2021 Chamoli disaster, have caused significant loss of life. Climate…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

China races to drain barrier lake after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

China is racing to reduce fresh flood risks along its Tibet-Nepal border after Wednesday’s deadly disaster created barrier lakes on both sides. Engineers are surveying one lake holding up to 2 million cubic metres of water, with continued rainfall increasing the risk of a breach.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floods

A glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debris flows and flash floods. The Nepal-Tibet disaster shows how such cascading Himalayan hazards can travel vast distances and overwhelm conventional early-warning systems.

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The Economic Times · Aug 28

Pilgrims seeking peace caught in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Deadly floods swept through the Nepal-Tibet region, impacting pilgrims traveling to Mount Kailash. Entire villages were wiped out by a tsunami-like wall of water and mud. Over 470 people are confirmed dead and more than 1,400 others are missing. Spiritual leaders and families are expressing deep anguish and seeking information.…

The Times of India · Aug 28

‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500

Nepal has declined offers from several countries to deploy search and rescue teams after devastating flash floods killed at least 469 people and left hundreds missing, saying its own security agencies are capable of handling the operation.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

China-Nepal glacial flood alert system warned of seven disasters – but missed this one

A China-Nepal warning system had successfully issued seven alerts for glacial hazards, but Wednesday’s deadly ice-rock avalanche exposed its limits. Experts say cross-border monitoring gaps and the speed of such disasters can leave downstream communities with as little as 20 minutes to respond.

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Nepal floods latest: Rescue operation at ‘critical stage’ amid fears overflowing lake could trigger second wave

Residents downstream of the landslide-dammed lake advised to ‘remain highly vigilant’

The Times of India · Aug 28

Nepal floods: Whistles, shouts warned Trishuli folks as river rose 30ft in 30 mins

Whistles and shouts became the last line of warning along stretches of Trishuli and Bhote Koshi river on Wednesday as the Nepal-Tibet flood tore downstream, forcing residents to scramble up the banks while the river rose by nearly 30ft in just 30 minutes at one monitoring point.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as China warns of fresh washout threat

The death toll from the devastating flash floods along Nepal’s border with Tibet has risen to 469, Nepal Police said on Friday, as rescue teams continue searching for people missing after a torrent of water, mud and debris swept through the region earlier this week.

France 24 · Aug 28

🔴Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll passes 580, nearly 2,500 people missing

The number of people missing in Nepal and China has surpassed 2,400, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.

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