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Nepal flood toll crosses 1,000 as rescue operation enters Day 7
The death toll from the devastating Bhote Koshi floods in Nepal crossed the grim 1,000-mark on Tuesday, with 1,010 bodies having been recovered and nearly 4,000 people still unaccounted for as the massive search and rescue operation entered its...
Nepal flash floods: 3 dog stories of loss, hope and reunion emerge amid devastation
Amid the devastation left by Nepal’s deadly flash floods, videos of dogs searching for missing owners, waiting at abandoned homes, and being pulled from the mud have emerged on social media, offering poignant reminders of the lives and bonds...
Tibetan community alleges “information blackout” by China amid Nepal flood, demands access for international media
Tibetan community and environmental researchers on Tuesday expressed anguish over the challenges in accessing verified information on the impact of the glacial avalanche that struck Kyirong, Tibet, and caused a flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on...
Rescue operation underway at Chilime Hydropower tunnel after flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa
Nepal Police Deputy Inspector General D Regmi said the tunnel houses several buildings and, being a hydropower facility, has many workers during operational hours.
China denies link between Tibet hydel projects & flashflood
China on Monday dismissed claims linking its massive hydropower projects in Tibet to the August 26 flash flood disaster in Nepal, calling them “malicious speculation”. “We noted that experts and official institutions of China and Nepal have made some...
Nepal begins temporary burial of unidentified flood victims as bodies begin to decompose
Nepal has begun temporarily burying unidentified flood victims as prolonged exposure to water and decomposition make identification increasingly difficult. So far, 903 bodies have been recovered, while 4,200 people remain unaccounted for, the government said on Monday. Medical teams...
China’s expanding border scrutiny raises safety concerns for Taiwanese travellers
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has warned citizens to exercise heightened caution when travelling to China after a Taiwanese man alleged that his son was subjected to six hours of questioning in Shanghai over his previous employment with Amnesty...
“Everything is gone”: One house stands firm amid Nepal flash flood as survivors recount terrifying escape
"Everything is gone, sir, nothing is left... The helicopter brought us yesterday. Everyone is fine... All the money kept for an operation is gone, everything is gone," the resident said.
Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan board to address regional disasters; pledges ₹1 crore for Nepal PM disaster fund
Sadhguru also called for greater cooperation among the Himalayan nations to respond collectively to disasters affecting the fragile mountain region, stressing that the Himalayas transcend political boundaries.
Death toll rises to 903 in Nepal flash floods
The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 903 on Monday, with more bodies being recovered and nearly 4,250 people still missing following the disaster, authorities said. Bodies have been recovered from all eight affected districts as...












