Railways making arrangements to transport rescued victims of Nepal floods
Railway Board coordinating with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement
Nepal flash floods: Toll hits 939 as 4,000 remain missing after ice collapse
Nepal flash floods Toll hits as remain missing after ice collapse
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China 'Censors' Disaster Truth: Vanishing Data, Censorship, Lockdown As Nepal Counts Its Dead
Nepal is counting the dead after a glacier-linked flash flood tore through the Himalayan borderlands. Its government reported 734 deaths and 2,498 missing on August 30. China reported 16 dead and 546 missing in Gyirong. Beijing says the collapse started on Nepals side and calls claims of a missed warning or failed Chinese structure fake news. Reports that local videos were removed from Chinese platforms have raised a second question: who controls the evidence? China says its rescue effort uses more than 2,000 personnel, drones, satellites and specialist equipment. The country also says avalanche movement made advance warning extremely difficult. There is no established proof that Beijing caused the disaster or deliberately withheld an alert. But the timeline remains unclear. For India, this is a lesson. Rivers, glaciers and risks ignore borders. Early warnings, open data and joint monitoring are not diplomatic favours. They are survival tools for downstream communities.
Nepal Tunnel Rescue: Controlled Blast Targets Blockage As Hundreds Remain Trapped
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Modi urges peace in Ukraine and West Asia as Nepal flood toll hits 903
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Nepal seeks global tunnel rescue aid after floods kill hundreds
Nepal seeks global tunnel rescue aid after floods kill hundreds
Nepal flood victims' identities disputed as families wait for DNA tests
Nepal flood victims identities disputed as families wait for DNA tests
China rejects Tibet projects linked to Nepal flash floods
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Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home
A black-and-white dog remains at the site of four homes destroyed by a flood. He refuses to leave the muddy patch where his home once stood. Rescue workers and JCBs clear debris around the steadfast canine. Volunteers offer food and water, which he accepts quietly when alone. Displaced residents understand his loyalty to his former territory.
Nepal Floods: Rescue Operations Face Equipment Crunch
Devastating flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice and rock collapse, have led to over 900 deaths and 4,000 missing. Rescue operations by security personnel are severely hampered by critical shortages of specialised equipment, including thermal cameras, body bags, ropes, and helicopters. International assistance from India and China is aiding the search for missing workers, highlighting Nepal's long-standing disaster management capacity issues and inadequate funding.
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Nepal floods death toll hits 903 as 4,247 remain missing
Nepal floods death toll hits 903 as 4,247 remain missing
Nepal Floods: Search For Indian Citizens Continues
India continued search and rescue operations in Nepal as flash floods left hundreds dead and thousands missing, including Indian citizens.
New handles, renamed profiles: How Nepal's relief scams piggyback on tragedy
New handles, renamed profiles: How Nepal's relief scams piggyback on tragedy
Nepal floods trap 93 workers in a tunnel. Thermal drone search draws a blank
Nepal floods trap 93 workers in a tunnel. Thermal drone search draws a blank
Nepal Starts Burial Of Flooding Victims In Temporary Graves
The devastating flash floods in the Himalayan region swept so many people downstream that authorities in one Nepalese district have begun burying bodies in temporary graves before they can be identified, prompting accusations that Hindu funeral traditions are being ignored.
Nepal Flood Missing Toll surges past 4,200
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Nepal Flood Missing Toll surges past 4,200 Nepal floods leave at least 903 dead and 4,247 missing as rescue teams search for survivors across devastated areas. The post Nepal Flood Missing Toll surges past 4,200 appeared first on DESIblitz .
China Rejects Criticism Linking Tibet Hydropower Projects To Nepal Flash Flood
The flash floods, believed to have been triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, swept through northern and central Nepal last week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing
Manisha Koiralas Emotional Appeal For Nepal As Devastating Floods Leave Thousands Missing
Manisha Koirala gets emotional while appealing to India and China to stand with Nepal after devastating flash floods. From Manasi Parekhs harrowing journey home to Ananya Panday and Kriti Sanons prayers, Bollywood rallies behind flood-hit Nepal.
Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Furore: What Lies Behind 10-Km Debate in Assam
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Watch: Drone accidentally captures catastrophic avalanche on Mount Langtang in Nepal
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China rejects Tibet dam link to Nepal flash floods amid rising toll
China rejects Tibet dam link to Nepal flash floods amid rising toll
A Principal Saved 900 Children Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal
Rajendra Dawadi had less than 15 minutes to act on a warning of approaching floodwaters. His swift evacuation plan saved hundreds of lives.
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Nepal floods were triggered by massive ice-rock fall, experts say
Nepal floods were triggered by massive ice-rock fall, experts say
Nepal Floods: Little Boy Carries Younger Sister in Search of Missing Parents
Fact-check traces viral footage to Vietnam as Nepals floods leave thousands of children needing urgent assistance.
Old, Unrelated Video Viral as Boys Finding Cash in a Bag After Nepal Floods
The video is old and was shot in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. It has no connection to the floods in Nepal.
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Nepal floods cripple hydropower as rebuild shifts to safer infrastructure
Nepal floods cripple hydropower as rebuild shifts to safer infrastructure
Nepal floods leave 933 hydropower workers untraced as tunnel rescues intensify
Nepal floods leave 933 hydropower workers untraced as tunnel rescues intensify
Stranger's 'run, water' scream saved 370 Nepali students, teachers
A stranger's timely warning may have helped save over 370 students and teachers at the Uttargaya Public School in Betrawati, Nepal, from the massive flood.
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Yogi Adityanath Expresses Condolences Over Nepal Tragedy, Highlights Cultural Ties with India
Bahraich, August 31: In light of the recent devastating natural disaster in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed profound condolences to the affected families in both Nepal and India. He emphasized that Nepal is not just a political ally of India but also an integral part of their shared cultural heritage. Adityanath referred ... Read more Yogi Adityanath Expresses Condolences Over Nepal Tragedy, Highlights Cultural Ties with India
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Video: Man captures Nepal flood, then flees for cover; phone keeps recording chaos
Video: Man captures Nepal flood, then flees for cover; phone keeps recording chaos
Nepal Teacher Saves 900 Students From Floods By Ordering School Evacuation
Rajendra Dawadi acted swiftly after warnings of rising floodwaters as school building was swept away minutes later
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Nepal flood survivors recount minutes that swept away buses and families
Nepal flood survivors recount minutes that swept away buses and families
Nepal flood mystery deepens! Scientists rule out glacial lake outburst, probe rock-ice fall theory
Scientists are examining a new theory to determine what triggered the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet region, after two initial explanations were ruled out. Nepal Centre for Disaster Management president Bishal Nath Upreti said...
JWST may solve a 20-year mystery behind a rule-breaking gamma-ray burst
Astronomers may have finally solved the mystery behind a nearly two-decade-old cosmic explosion that seemed to break the rules of physics. The energy output of a powerful gamma-ray burst, GRB 061201, discovered in 2006, did not match well-established patterns seen in other similar explosions. Now, in a new study published in the Astrophysical Journal on Aug. 3, astronomers have revealed why.
Blue Home Stands Firm As Nepal Floods Sweep Away Everything Around It: How Did It Survive?
A blue home standing tall as floodwaters, mud and boulders swept away everything around it in Nepal has left people amazed, with videos of the seemingly unshaken structure going viral on social media. Even more shocking was that residents were still
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A warning shouted by an unidentified man played a crucial role in helping save more than 370 students and teachers from a devastating flood. The immediate danger forced everyone to flee the school grounds, with some struggling through thick mud to reach higher ground. In a heartbreaking turn of events, a father was swept away while trying to find his son, while the school struggled to account for every student amid widespread communication disruptions.
Nepal flash flood rescue hit by equipment shortage as toll crosses 900
Nepal flash flood rescue hit by equipment shortage as toll crosses
Nepal flood: Death toll crosses 900, nearly 4,800 still missing
Rescue teams are racing to reach stranded people, even as nearly 4,800 remain missing. Meanwhile, mass burials have sparked controversy in Nepal.
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Nepal-Tibet flash flood exposes early warning gaps in Himalayan disasters
Nepal-Tibet flash flood exposes early warning gaps in Himalayan disasters
84 Tamil Nadu tourists missing in Nepal flash floods: PWD minister Aadhav Arjuna
Nepal Flood Death Toll Crosses 900 as Thousands Remain Missing
SRINAGAR: The death toll from Nepals devastating flash floods has crossed 900, while thousands remain missing as search and rescue operations entered their sixth day, CNN reported. The disaster struck on August 26 after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered a massive flow of water and debris, devastating several districts and causing widespread []
Video: Nepal Police Secure Cash, Gold Worth Over Rs 51 Crore From Bank In Trishuli
In addition to the monetary assets, officers safely retrieved sensitive banking records. They transferred everything to a high-security location.
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 903; Over 4,000 Missing as Rescuers Race Against Time
Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 903; Over 4,000 Missing as Rescuers Race Against Time
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Over 80 Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Missing After Nepal Flash Floods, 21 Return Home
The minister said 21 of the 57 people who travelled through Super Yathira agency in Kumbakonam have returned safely.
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Nepal Floods: Death Toll Crosses 900, New Alert Issued
Nepal has sounded a new flood alert as the combined death toll from last weeks catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet crossed 900, with more than 5,000 people still missing. Authorities in Kathmandu said water levels in the Bhotekoshi River are rising dangerously, raising fears of another flash flood. Rescue crews are racing against time [] The post Nepal Floods: Death Toll Crosses 900, New Alert Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nepal Floods Live: Death Toll Rises to 903, Missing 4,247
Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead and 546 people missing in Tibet following Wednesday's disaster
China provides USD 2.2 million aid for Nepal flood victims
KATHMANDU: China provided USD 2.2 million in financial assistance to Nepal for victims of the devastating flash flood, with President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang expressing condolences over the loss of lives and property, the government said on Monday. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming handed over a cheque for NPR 350 million, []
Death Toll from Nepals Devastating Floods Surpasses 900; Over 4,200 Still Missing
Kathmandu, August 31: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Nepal has exceeded 900. Ongoing rescue operations continue to recover bodies, with many found along riverbanks in various districts. According to data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Monday, a total of 903 bodies have been recovered so ... Read more Death Toll from Nepals Devastating Floods Surpasses 900; Over 4,200 Still Missing
The August 26, 2026 flash flood and mudslides devastated Nepal, leaving homes destroyed, families grieving, and thousands unaccounted for.'Drone views reveal mud-covered villages while survivors search for belongings and mourn loved ones. Relief operations continue as military and police forces airlift survivors, transport victims, and assist communities in the aftermath of the disaster.
The region already suffers from unstable slopes and reduced river efficiency, largely due to development projects carried out with little regard for ecological consequences, he the adjunct professor at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru
Erode Youth Returns Home from Nepal, Unable to Trace Parents
On Aug. 25 morning, Natarajan and Krishnaveni spoke to their son Kavinraj on cell phone. Next morning, floods struck, leaving hundreds dead and many people homeless
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PM Modi, Xi, Putin, other world leaders in Bishkek: What's on SCO summit agenda
PM Modi Xi Putin other world leaders in Bishkek Whats on SCO summit agenda
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Iran has reportedly launched multiple ballistic missiles from locations including Tehran, Lorestan and Shiraz following the U.S. strike on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports indicated that an American military installation in Jordan may have been among the targets, as fears grow of a fresh cycle of direct retaliation between Washington and Tehran.
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