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UK offers £5m to Nepal following devastating flash floods

Andy Burnham said an offer had also been made for emergency responders to head to the region.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Satellite images show scale of devastation from Nepal floods

Aerial views show debris and sediment deposited over lush mountainsides

The Independent UK · Aug 27

"The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floods

Nepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by dispatching substantial humanitarian aid and essential supplies. Experts highlight the immense scale of damage, exceeding previous disasters. Reconstruction efforts will require extensive financial and technical support from international partners. Regional…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet

Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Rescue efforts continue as more than 30 Britons missing after Nepal flash floods

A 13-year-old girl is among the 33 British nationals believed to be missing following the disaster.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

British Tourists Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal Floods Turn Himalayan Route Into 'Liquid Concrete'

Flash floods and landslides in Nepal's Himalayan region have left hundreds missing, including British tourists. Rescue efforts are hampered by severe weather, with ongoing search operations in the area.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China

A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal

The Independent UK · Aug 27

NDRF says no impact of Nepal flash floods in UP, Bihar till now; continuous vigil on

No adverse impact from Nepal flash floods has been observed in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The National Disaster Response Force is continuously monitoring the border areas and coordinating with state governments. Twenty NDRF teams are deployed on the ground for potential relief and rescue operations. India has already sent humanitarian…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Tourists from 30 countries among victims in Nepal as Europe issues travel advice

European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travellers as flooding and landslides disrupt transport across parts of Nepal.

Euronews · Aug 27

Afternoon Update: Children among Australians missing in Nepal floods; Labor to slash refugee intake; and cyborg cockroaches

At least 165 people have died with hundreds more missing after flood waters surged through valley on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27