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Bulletin PM briefing: Deadly flash floods in Nepal and Rocky Horror star dies

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The Independent UK · Aug 26

Nepal-Tibet floods: when disaster strikes before communities recover from previous climate extremes, crisis escalates

Major flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and local hydropower projects. The flooding of the Bhote Koshi river is affecting 50,000 residents. More than 100 people are dead, with hundreds more, including international tourists, missing.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Nepal floods: Everything we know as 33 Brits among hundreds missing after disaster

403 people are still missing and at least 95 people have died, following the flash flood in the Rasuwa area of Nepal

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal

More than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 Britons

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Nepal flash floods: At least 3 Americans, 12 Britons among hundreds missing after devastating floods

The recent flash floods in Nepal and surrounding border areas have left hundreds missing. The relentless torrential rains have resulted in devastating landslides, destroying essential infrastructure like roads and bridges. Authorities are investigating whether an earthquake sparked an ice-rock avalanche, leading to this catastrophic flooding. As the situation remains dire,…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

'No information of whereabouts': Kailash group caught in Nepal flood, fate of 77 pilgrims unknown, says Sadhguru

At least 77 people from one of Sadhguru's Kailash pilgrimage groups remains unknown after a devastating flash flood hit Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Hundreds missing as flash floods tear through Nepal

Flash floods send muddy waters through Nepal's Trishuli River as streets are covered in debris and police warn residents to stay alert.

Euronews · Aug 26

Nepal flood: IAF keeps fleet on standby for relief operations, C-130J aircraft expected to take off with relief material soon

India's Air Force has transport aircraft on standby for Nepal's flood relief operations. A C-130J aircraft is expected to depart with essential relief materials soon. Prime Minister Modi conveyed condolences and pledged full humanitarian assistance to Nepal. The Indian Embassy is actively coordinating with Nepalese authorities for rescue efforts. Hundreds…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Girl, 13, among UK tourists feared missing in Nepal after flash flood

Alpine Eco Trek, which offers guided tours and expeditions, confirmed 12 British nationals were missing.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

British girl, 13, among 33 UK tourists feared missing after Nepal flash floods

Hundreds of people unaccounted for after torrent of mud and rock collapses into river, washing away houses, roads and power projects

The Independent UK · Aug 26