'Pray for Nepal': hundreds killed in floods mourned Australia's Nepalese community is in mourning for the hundreds killed and many more missing in catastrophic floods along its border with Tibet. AAP · Aug 27
Dozens of Australians missing after ‘catastrophic’ flood as officials urgently work to confirm welfare Foreign affairs minister says government will send a $5m assistance package for affected communities The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
The UK tourists named as missing after the Nepal flash floods The catastrophic floods have killed 676 people and left hundreds more missing The Independent UK · Aug 27
Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
Morning Mail: Nepal faces fresh flood threat; Ratko Mladić dies in prison; and AFL finals kick off Governments scramble to send aid to stricken region as lake threatens to burst The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
Death toll nears 500 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris. Euronews · Aug 27
Cause of Nepal flash floods explained as hundreds dead and around 1,500 missing IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 27
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal The Independent UK · Aug 27
Nepal floods: 84 Indians rescued; MEA sets up control room to help others India is urgently working to find its citizens missing after devastating Nepal floods. At least 392 people have died, and 290 Indians remain unaccounted for. Emergency teams are actively searching for survivors in the affected disaster zones. India has dispatched significant relief materials and humanitarian aid to Nepal. The Ministry… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn Unusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastrophe The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub. Euronews · Aug 27
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters Editorial: Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced too The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Nepal’s deadly flood is a warning no one is listening to A devastating flash flood struck Nepal's Rasuwa district, causing significant loss of life and missing persons. Hundreds of Indian pilgrims were among those missing after the disaster hit the Kailash Mansarovar route. This flood, originating from Tibet, highlights Nepal's vulnerability and lack of early warning systems. The absence of real-time… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Missing Aussie makes contact as flood disaster worsens An Australian woman caught up in deadly flooding in Nepal has made contact with family as heavy continued rainfall makes rescue conditions difficult. AAP · Aug 27
The Conversation · Aug 27 Nepal’s devastating floods reveal the danger of ‘cascading hazards’ in Himalayas The devastating floods that have swept through the Nepal–Tibet border region are first and foremost a human tragedy. Hundreds of people have died or remain missing.
The Conversation · Aug 27 How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal A collapsing glacier in Tibet led to a devastating wall of water and debris roaring through a valley in Nepal, leaving hundreds dead and many hundreds still missing.
The Conversation · Aug 27 Nepal’s catastrophic flood shows disaster preparedness must be a shared responsibility The catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet is a devastating reminder that disasters rarely occur in isolation.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Nepal floods: British man fears for five family members after village swept away IN FULL
The Economic Times · Aug 27 14,410-foot Mount Rainier with 25 major glaciers looms over millions in Washington. Scientists fear what would happen if one suddenly collapses like in Nepal A catastrophic glacier collapse in Nepal has claimed the lives of hundreds, with many still unaccounted for. This tragedy has sparked alarm regarding the potential risks associated with Mount Rainier, which is home to extensive ice reserves. Such reserves have the capacity to generate swift and destructive mudflows, threatening nearby…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 India releases names of 63 Indian nationals rescued from Trishuli-I project in Nepal The Ministry of External Affairs released a list of rescued Indian nationals. Sixty-three workers from the Trishuli-I project in Nepal have been safely rescued. Authorities are still attempting to contact 290 other Indian nationals. Twenty-one rescued workers hailed from Tamil Nadu, contributing to the overall effort. This rescue operation involved…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings flood lake could burst Flash floods have killed at least 469 people while homes and infrastructure have been swept away
LiveScience · Aug 27 Devastating Nepal floods were triggered by glacier collapse, experts say — and there's a risk of more landslides to come Catastrophic floods in Nepal may have resulted from a "hazard cascade" that may have been amplified by climate change, one scientist has warned.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst Nepal and China are confronting fresh flood dangers from glacial lakes formed after a devastating flood that claimed hundreds of lives. One particular lake in Nepal is accumulating water dangerously, with a high risk of breaching. Meanwhile, China alerts that its dammed lake could unleash millions of cubic meters of…
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Sussex man’s wife, parents, brother and uncle missing after Nepal floods Pramod Poudel said he believes ‘90 per cent’ of his family’s village has been swept away
Radio France Internationale · Aug 27 Nepal’s deadly glacier collapse exposes climate risks across the Himalayas A massive glacier collapse that triggered deadly flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border has exposed the growing dangers facing the rapidly warming Himalayas, where scientists say retreating ice and thawing ground are making mountain landscapes increasingly unstable.