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Guwahati: At least 682 people have died in floods near Nepals border with China and in Tibet, while 287 Indians remain missing in Nepal, according to officials on Saturday. India has expanded its rescue and relief efforts as the search continues and the risk of more flooding remains. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said [] The post Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 682; 108 Indians rescued, 275 still missing appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Joydeep Gupta An entire mountainside of ice and rock fell into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibet-Nepal border, on the morning of August 26,triggering an earthquakeand a flood that rose nine metres, killing hundreds, sweeping away at least six dams and hydropower stations, over a dozen crucial bridges, homes, roads and even aherd of [] The post Nepal flash floods renews focus on regional preparedness appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The death toll from the flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has reached at least 616, Nepal Police said on Saturday. Thousands of people are still missing, while rescue teams remain engaged in efforts to find them. Chinese state media has reported seven additional deaths, putting the overall toll from the disaster at no [] The post Nepal flash floods: Death toll crosses 600, rescue operations continue appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 28 that the state government has so far identified 12 people from Assam who remain untraced in Nepal following the flash flood disaster. Sarma said efforts are underway to establish contact with the people on the list and ensure their safe rescue. He said details [] The post Nepal floods: 12 Assam residents untraced, says Himanta Biswa Sarma; two later confirmed safe appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Six people from Assam are feared missing in Nepal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, as rescue operations continued following flash floods in the country. Speaking to the media, Sarma said the government had received information about six people from Assam who could not be contacted. He said officials were verifying the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Six people from Assam feared missing, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Nepal faces the risk of a second flash flood after debris from an ice-rock avalanche formed a temporary dam at a river confluence, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said. The debris is accumulating at the confluence and holding back water, raising the possibility of another flash flood in the valley as [] The post Nepal flash floods: Second threat looms as avalanche debris dams river appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The death toll has reached 469 following the flash floods that struck Nepals northern border region earlier this week, Nepal Police said on Friday. Rescue teams continue searching for people missing after the disaster sent massive flows of mud and water through the region. Heavy flooding and landslides hit the mountainous border region on [] The post Nepal flash floods: Death toll reaches 469, China issues Level-IV alert appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has asked people to share information about residents from the state who may be missing after the flash floods in Nepal. A dedicated helpline has also been opened to help trace them. The SDMA said the request covers people from Meghalaya who were possibly present in the [] The post Nepal flash floods: Meghalaya disaster authority opens helpline to trace missing residents appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The massive glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday has killed at least 162 people, with hundreds still missing. Among those unaccounted for are 133 Indians, many of them travelling to Tibet on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. The flash floods were triggered at 8:37 am Nepal time when [] The post Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why was it so destructive? appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The World Bank has offered up to Nepalese Rs 25 billion in emergency financial assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods that have affected several parts of the country, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The proposed assistance will support rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts in areas impacted by the floods. World Bank [] The post World Bank offers NRs 25 billion emergency aid to flood-hit Nepal appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: At least 160 people have died, and nearly 500 remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through parts of central Nepal on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Nepal Police reported at least 157 deaths, while Chinas state broadcaster CCTV reported three more deaths and 265 people missing in [] The post Nepal flash floods kill at least 160, nearly 500 missing including 133 Indians appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Severe flash floods triggered by a surge in the Bhotekoshi River have disrupted around 430 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation and supply capacity in Nepal, affecting more than 12 per cent of the countrys installed hydropower capacity. Nepals Energy Ministry said the damage was largely linked to hydropower projects hit by the floods. The [] The post Nepal floods disrupt over 12% of Hydropower capacity, affecting 430 MW amid widespread destruction appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Flash floods in Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border have killed at least nine people and left several others missing, according to officials. The flooding on Wednesday swept away houses, vehicles, bridges and sites of infrastructure projects. Bihar, which shares a border with Nepal, also issued an alert as floodwaters moved downstream. Officials [] The post Nepal: Flash floods kill at least 9 near Tibet border, rescue efforts launched appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: UNESCOs World Heritage Committee has sought a fresh assessment of whether the ongoing operation of Bhutans Mangdechhu hydroelectric project is affecting the Outstanding Universal Value of the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, while asking India and Bhutan to resume discussions on the projects environmental impact. In its latest decision on Manas, adopted at the 48th session [] The post UNESCO World Heritage Committee seeks fresh review of Mangdechhu hydropower projects impact on Manas appeared