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Deadly Himalayan Floods and Landslides Strike Nepal and Tibet

A catastrophic glacial flood and subsequent landslides across Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 750 people and left thousands missing. International aid is now flowing into the region as rescuers face renewed flooding and natural dams blocking access to affected areas.

29 Aug, 11:24 — 30 Aug, 05:42
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BBCHigh11h ago

'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'

As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.

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bloombergHigh6h ago

Nepal Warns of More Floods as Rescue Efforts Risk Disruption

Nepal issued a fresh warning as water levels in a key river rose, threatening to disrupt rescue efforts after catastrophic flooding killed hundreds and left thousands still missing along its border with China.

By Sankalp Phartiyal and Dan Strumpf

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns

Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of their homes.

By Anupreeta Das, Leila Medina and Atul Loke

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wsjHigh15h ago

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods - WSJ

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods  WSJ

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le-mondeHigh10h ago

Rescuers dig into tunnel with hopes to rescue dozens as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

In a breakthrough late Saturday, the Nepali army was able to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site in Nepal, where over 100 workers may still be alive. The US Geological Survey said a glacial collapse was behind the deadly torrent on Wednesday at the Nepal-Tibet border that has so far claimed at least 682 lives.

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing

The walls of a teaching hospital are filled with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some of them are young, some old; most of them appear to be men. Some of them could be sleeping, except for the mud that covers their bodies. Some, it seems, would be impossible to recognise even if you knew them well. Eve...

By Cait Kelly in Kathmandu

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NPRHigh13h ago

Getting help to Nepal's flood survivors is proving difficult

Blocked roads and monsoon weather are complicating efforts to get food, shelter and emergency hygeine to survivors of Nepal's catastrophic floods. World Vision's Dhruba Gurmachhan explains what survivors need the most.

By Joel Rose

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9h ago

Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation

Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.

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CNNMostly Factual14h ago

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal - CNN

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed19h ago

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing

Nepal's flood and mudslide death toll reaches more than 670 with nearly 3,000 missing as rain and fog halt search and rescue operations in the disaster zone.

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Barron'sHigh7h ago

Rescuers Dig Into Tunnel As Missing Toll From Nepal, China Flood Nears 3,000 - Barron's

Rescuers Dig Into Tunnel As Missing Toll From Nepal, China Flood Nears 3,000  Barron's

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globe-and-mailHigh12h ago

One Canadian found safe after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says

At least 31 other Canadians remain unaccounted for as rescuers search flood-ravaged areas along the Nepal-Tibet border

By Lyndsay Armstrong

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France 24High5h ago

Nepal-Tibet floods live: At least 750 dead as rescue efforts enter fifth day

At least 750 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet near the Chinese border, local authorities said Sunday. Rescue efforts are entering a fifth day, with thousands rescued but hundreds of foreign nationals and hydropower workers still unaccounted for. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By Natasha LI

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual6h ago

‘Miraculous gift’: Family of Australian who survived Nepalese floods rejoices

There are 41 Australians still missing following devastating floods along the Nepal-China border.

By Amber Schultz

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national-postMostly Factual18h ago

At a Nepal hospital, hope slowly fades days after catastrophe

As the scale of the disaster becomes clearer, desperation is rising among the families of the nearly 3,000 still missing

By Bloomberg News

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

Risk of lake burst near Nepal disaster site wanes

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indian-expressMostly Factual6h ago

Saree became lifeline for 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims in Nepal flood escape

By Arun Janardhanan

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

India sends 4th relief flight to flood-hit Nepal; 108 Indian nationals rescued, 275 still missing

Jaishankar said a fourth Indian Air Force flight carrying 11 tonnes of emergency assistance had been sent to Kathmandu.

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straits-timesMostly Factual10h ago

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims: PM Balendra Shah - The Straits Times

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims: PM Balendra Shah  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5h ago

Hundreds of foreign nationals still missing in Tibet after devastating Himalayan mudslide

Officials said that the highest number of missing foreigners was from Nepal at 104, while 49 Indian, 33 Latvian, 18 American, and 15 British citizens were also unaccounted for.

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and aid

Rescuers in Nepal and China battled to find thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages.

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irish-independent6h ago

What triggered Nepal flash floods? And why are experts worried a second event is ‘imminent’?

Satellite imagery shows that a collapsed glacier was strong enough to create a seismic impact after it crashed into Tibet’s Lhende river

By Stuti Mishra and Maryam Zakir-Hussain

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ndtvMostly Factual6h ago

After 3 Days Under Flood Debris, 6-Year-Old Rescued Alive In Rasuwa, Nepal

The girl is now receiving specialist treatment in a hospital in Kathmandu and remains under close medical supervision.

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japan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood nears 3,000

In a breakthrough late Saturday, the Nepali army was able to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site where workers are believed to be trapped.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual11h ago

Missing in Nepal-China floods surges to nearly 3,000, over 680 dead

KATHMANDU (Kyodo) -- The number of people reported missing after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen sharpl

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media

State broadcaster CCTV reported that of the 546 people missing, 261 were foreign nationals, including 104 from Nepal, 49 from India, 33 from Latvia, and 18 from the United States.

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in-cyprus5h ago

China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide

China on Sunday said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were missing on the Tibetan side of a border crossing with Nepal following a mudslide which tore through the Himalayan region, while the death toll in Tibet has reached 16 people. Officials from China’s Tibet Autonomous Region said at a press conference that the highest […]

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gulf-newsMixed5h ago

'God saved us all': 36-member Malayali group caught in Nepal flash floods returns to Keralam

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual7h ago

Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments

KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet neared 3,000 on Sunday, as rescuers scoured deep, leg-sucking mud for survivors.

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china-dailyLow5h ago

China enhances weather monitoring in Tibetan Plateau following Nepal-originated mudslide - China Daily

China enhances weather monitoring in Tibetan Plateau following Nepal-originated mudslide  China Daily

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news24-saMostly Factual16h ago

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers - news24.com

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers  news24.com

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khaleej-timesMixed7h ago

Death toll rises to 691 in Nepal-China flood; around 3,000 missing

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malay-mailMixed7h ago

Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China‑Nepal border

GYIRONG (China), Aug 30 — Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries identified as unaccou...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual7h ago

Nepal Floods: 261 Foreign Tourists Rescued, 320 Still Unreachable

At least 261 foreign tourists have been rescued after flash floods hit Nepal, while 320 others remain unreachable, authorities said.

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zerohedgeLow20h ago

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600 The latest figures from the catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border show that at least 2,000 people remain missing, including 90 Americans, while the death toll has topped 600 and continues to climb. A before & after satellite comparison (false color) shows the scale of the glacier collapse in Nepal. You can see not only the massive piece of glacier that broke, but the scar left behind...

By Tyler Durden

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual23h ago

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels - Dhaka Tribune

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels  Dhaka Tribune

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kathmandu-postMostly Factual8h ago

Relief priority but government assessing damage inflicted by Bhotekoshi floods - The Kathmandu Post

Relief priority but government assessing damage inflicted by Bhotekoshi floods  The Kathmandu Post

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times-of-omanMixed4h ago

India's 4th relief flight arrives in Nepal with rescue equipment, forensic experts

Kathmandu: India on Sunday sent its fourth relief flight to Kathmandu, delivering 11 tonnes of essential supplies alongside specialised personnel to support...

By Times of Oman

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dhaka-tribune29 Aug, 11:24First to report

Nepal rescuers drill for 100 workers trapped in tunnels - Dhaka Tribune

3h later
zerohedge29 Aug, 13:55

90 Americans Among Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse Kills 600

2h later
Fox News29 Aug, 15:28

Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing

la-vanguardia29 Aug, 15:54

Rescatan con vida a una niña de seis años tras 60 horas atrapada en un hueco en Nepal

irozhlas29 Aug, 15:57

Glaciolog: To, co se stalo v Nepálu, se týká všech hor s ledovci. Alpské země ale mají systém varování

aftonbladet29 Aug, 16:18

Så startade störtfloden i Nepal

national-post29 Aug, 16:36

At a Nepal hospital, hope slowly fades days after catastrophe

1h later
news24-sa29 Aug, 17:49

Nepal rescuers send air pipe into tunnel with trapped workers - news24.com

observador29 Aug, 18:00

Menina de 6 anos resgatada com vida após 60 horas presa

yle-uutiset29 Aug, 18:01

Analyysi: Kiinalaiset eivät näe katastrofista Nepalin rajalla samoja videoita kuin lännessä, ja syynä siihen on Tiibet

el-universal-english29 Aug, 18:06

VIDEO: En Nepal rescatan a niña tras casi 60 horas atrapada bajo escombros de riada; continúa la recuperación de cuerpos

publico29 Aug, 18:44

Cheias no Nepal: criança de seis anos foi resgatada depois de 60 horas presa nos escombros

wsj29 Aug, 19:30

China Rebuts Claims It Could Have Given Nepal Warning of Deadly Floods - WSJ

newsbeast29 Aug, 19:30

Πώς προκλήθηκε η τεράστια καταστροφή στο Νεπάλ – Η αλληλουχία φαινομένων που εξηγεί ο Ευθύμιος Λέκκας

CNN29 Aug, 20:01

Young girl rescued from rubble in Nepal - CNN

1h later
NPR29 Aug, 21:14

Getting help to Nepal's flood survivors is proving difficult

klix-ba29 Aug, 21:45

Broj žrtava u Nepalu nakon poplava i klizišta povećan na 675, više od 2.000 ljudi se vodi kao nestalo

globe-and-mail29 Aug, 21:49

One Canadian found safe after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says

1h later
morgunbladid29 Aug, 22:51

445 milljarða aðstoð frá Bandaríkjunum

la-repubblica29 Aug, 23:00

Disastro in Nepal, oltre 700 vittime. È rischio sanitario: “Nel fiume centinaia di cadaveri”

BBC29 Aug, 23:28

'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'

mainichi-english29 Aug, 23:32

Missing in Nepal-China floods surges to nearly 3,000, over 680 dead

le-monde29 Aug, 23:57

Rescuers dig into tunnel with hopes to rescue dozens as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000

straits-times30 Aug, 00:20

Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims: PM Balendra Shah - The Straits Times

The Guardian30 Aug, 00:27

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing

japan-times30 Aug, 00:57

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood nears 3,000

Al Jazeera30 Aug, 01:35

Isolated by raging floodwaters, Nepal’s miracle home amid the devastation

kathmandu-post30 Aug, 01:40

Relief priority but government assessing damage inflicted by Bhotekoshi floods - The Kathmandu Post

moneycontrol30 Aug, 02:05

Nepal floods: India sends tunnel rescue, forensic teams as death toll climbs to 691 - Moneycontrol.com

Times of India30 Aug, 02:08

Risk of lake burst near Nepal disaster site wanes

global-times30 Aug, 02:34

Chinese relief supplies, experts arrive in Nepal - Global Times

NYT30 Aug, 02:55

Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns

hindustan-times30 Aug, 03:01

India sends 4th relief flight to flood-hit Nepal; 108 Indian nationals rescued, 275 still missing

Bangkok Post30 Aug, 03:05

Nepal-China floods disaster: Latest developments

channel-news-asia30 Aug, 03:09

China says 16 dead, 546 missing in Tibet mudslide: State media

Barron's30 Aug, 03:13

Rescuers Dig Into Tunnel As Missing Toll From Nepal, China Flood Nears 3,000 - Barron's

tempo-english30 Aug, 03:24

Nepal Floods: 261 Foreign Tourists Rescued, 320 Still Unreachable

nzz30 Aug, 03:30

Tiefenentspannung in der Natur, junge Menschen mit Ideen und der beste Buttertee der Welt. Eine kleine Ode an Nepal

khaleej-times30 Aug, 03:33

Death toll rises to 691 in Nepal-China flood; around 3,000 missing

malay-mail30 Aug, 03:34

Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China‑Nepal border

bloomberg30 Aug, 03:40

Nepal Warns of More Floods as Rescue Efforts Risk Disruption

der-spiegel30 Aug, 03:45

Nepal und Tibet: Neue Warnung im Flutgebiet, China verwirrt mit Vermisstenzahlen

ndtv30 Aug, 04:01

After 3 Days Under Flood Debris, 6-Year-Old Rescued Alive In Rasuwa, Nepal

indian-express30 Aug, 04:05

Saree became lifeline for 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims in Nepal flood escape

sydney-morning-herald30 Aug, 04:09

‘Miraculous gift’: Family of Australian who survived Nepalese floods rejoices

irish-independent30 Aug, 04:30

What triggered Nepal flash floods? And why are experts worried a second event is ‘imminent’?

rte-news30 Aug, 04:32

Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and aid

china-daily30 Aug, 04:49

China enhances weather monitoring in Tibetan Plateau following Nepal-originated mudslide - China Daily

naftemporiki30 Aug, 04:50

Νεπάλ: Νέα άνοδος της στάθμης των υδάτων – Προειδοποίηση των αρχών στους διασώστες

berlingske30 Aug, 04:51

Flere end 3000 er meldt savnet efter naturkatastrofe i Nepal

France 2430 Aug, 04:59

Nepal-Tibet floods live: At least 750 dead as rescue efforts enter fifth day

jerusalem-post30 Aug, 05:02

Hundreds of foreign nationals still missing in Tibet after devastating Himalayan mudslide

gulf-news30 Aug, 05:07

'God saved us all': 36-member Malayali group caught in Nepal flash floods returns to Keralam

el-mundo30 Aug, 05:16

Un nuevo corrimiento forma otra represa natural en el Tíbet y obliga a evacuar a los servicios de rescate que buscan supervivientes en Nepal

in-cyprus30 Aug, 05:23

China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide

helsingin-sanomat30 Aug, 05:24

Himalajan tulvat | Ainakin 750 kuollut ja yli 3 000 kadonnut Kiinassa ja Nepalissa

le-figaro30 Aug, 05:26

Crues dévastatrices au Népal et au Tibet : le bilan passe à 750 morts et 3044 disparus, les sauveteurs exposés à une nouvelle montée des eaux

politiken30 Aug, 05:28

Flere end 3000 er meldt savnet efter naturkatastrofe i Nepal

avgi30 Aug, 05:33

734 νεκροί και 3000 αγνοούμενοι – Ανεβαίνουν ξανά τα νερά μετά την κατάρρευση παγετώνα

faz30 Aug, 05:37

Katastrophe im Himalaya: Auch China meldet vermisste Deutsche nach Sturzflut

jutarnji-list30 Aug, 05:40

Broj poginulih u Nepalu porastao na 734, u Tibetu stradalo najmanje 16

times-of-oman30 Aug, 05:42Latest update

India's 4th relief flight arrives in Nepal with rescue equipment, forensic experts