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School holiday tomorrow, August 31, 2026: Are schools closed due to rain? Check status in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other states

As of now, there are no confirmed nationwide school holidays for August 31, 2026. Heavy monsoon rains are predicted to affect eastern India and the Himalayan regions, potentially leading to localized school closures. Parents are advised to monitor official school and district announcements for real-time updates. Regular school schedules are…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti

Himachal Pradesh has identified sixty-seven vulnerable glacial lakes across its high-altitude regions. Early warning systems are being established for four of the most critical lakes. These systems will monitor changes and transmit real-time data from remote locations. The state is also marking high flood levels in downstream areas. This comprehensive…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change: Professor Ravindra Khaiwal

Nepal's flood crises stem from geological instability and climate change, not just rainfall. The Bhotekoshi flood disaster has claimed 626 lives and left 2,426 people missing. Rescue teams have evacuated over 2,200 people, including foreign nationals, by helicopter and ground. India has provided significant relief and rescue support, sending medical…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

'Ran for our lives': Flood survivors recount terrifying escape from Nepal-Tibet disaster

Survivors of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, some still missing friends and family members, shared harrowing accounts of their escape from raging floodwaters that brought devastation to the Himalayan border region, leaving more than 550 people dead and some 1,500 missing.

France 24 · Aug 28

Mumbai doctor on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with wife went missing in Nepal; he has spent 30 years climbing Himalayan mountains and even organised Everest expedition once

Mumbai doctor Milind Chitley, who spent three decades exploring the Himalayas, went missing in Nepal with his wife Janhavi while on a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Chitley had led a 61-member group, organised an Everest expedition and climbed above 23,000 feet on Kanchenjunga during his long mountaineering career.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Before Nepal floods, Himalayan glacier reports had warned of rising risks

Himalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace, doubling ice loss rates since 2000. These glaciers provide water for nearly two billion people downstream. Small glaciers are shrinking faster, posing immediate water shortage risks. Glacier area loss is highest in eastern Hengduan Shan mountains. Expanded monitoring and adaptation investment are…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

The Latest: Rescuers search for hundreds still missing in area of Nepal-China border disaster

Rescuers worked through mud and debris in areas devastated by a flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Dam burst, lake overflow, earthquake: Nepal faces fresh crisis as rescue operations halted

Kathmandu: Nepal’s rescue operations were temporarily halted for 90 minutes on Friday after a landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-China border began overflowing, triggering fears of another surge in the flood-ravaged region. The fresh alert came as a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, adding to the mounting challenges facing…

The Times of India · 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

Nepal floods: No contact with 290 Indians in Nepal, another 200 stranded on China side - key points

Nepal is battling the aftermath of catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse, with hundreds killed and more than 1,300 people reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are racing against difficult terrain, damaged roads and bridges, and the risk of further disasters as relief operations continue…

The Times of India · Aug 27