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Gone in seconds: Devastating footage from Nepal-China border shows doomsday-like scenes

A landslide struck the China-Nepal border in Tibet's Gyirong county on Wednesday, leading to "major casualties" and leaving several people missing at the Gyirong Port, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Floods and mudslides have swept away houses and roads with many hundreds missing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?

Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently reported missing after the disaster. An earthquake is suspected to have triggered an ice-rock avalanche causing the devastating floods. Rescue efforts are underway, but challenges remain due to flood sediment…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

At least 160 dead and hundreds missing after floods strike Nepal-China border

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

Euronews · Aug 26

Nepal floods: PM Balen Shah appeals for unity; Bihar, UP on high alert - key points

A massive flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has caused widespread damage and claimed seventeen lives. Over one hundred Indian nationals are reported missing after the sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River. Many missing individuals are believed to be pilgrims traveling to Tibet for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Rescue…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects

Nepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and missing persons due to a mudslide. The Bhote Koshi river's high waters prevented helicopter landings in affected Nepali areas. Roads, bridges, and power projects suffered significant damage, impacting electricity supplies.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Angry at fireworks in mountains, China shuts down its 8000-ders to foreign climbers

China-Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) had already kept foreign expeditions off Everest’s north side, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma during the spring season

The Times of India · Aug 21

Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

Times Life · Aug 21

Tibetan medicine remains part of healthcare in the high-altitude region, in photos

In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers

Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.

Euronews · Aug 20