Monday briefing: Nepal and Tibet’s floods are a warning for the future
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- Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.
- Our correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed the rescue operation following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, in which a torrent of debris and water carried away entire villages in just minutes.
- One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
- Risk of fresh flooding had forced rescue teams to withdraw as residents rushed up hills to escape possible river surge Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Rescuers searching for survivors of…
- Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
- Nepali and Chinese authorities warned that a lake created by a deadly landslide could burst open soon. Another deluge would pose the most risk to rescuers, an expert said.
- Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue efforts Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates In the days since an enormous glacier in the Himalayas snapped away from a mountaintop and cascaded into the valley below, the true…
- Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the…
- Federation says it fears death toll of nearly 600 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may…
- Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
- Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones after the Nepal flash floods.
- China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.
- Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.
- This live blog is now closed ‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people…
- Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.
- A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.
- Family members pin photos of Nepal’s missing to hospital wall as people try not to give up hope on loved ones Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Posters of missing people line the wall of the hospital, the glue still fresh beneath. A schoolgirl smiling in her uniform; a beaming,…
- Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.
- The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.
- This blog is now closed. ‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal Chinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks help to ID and store the dead Outside the army camp in the Nuwakot district of Nepal, people run…
- Nepal requests foreign help in identification and storing of bodies, DNA testing and rescuing people from tunnels Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Poor weather temporarily hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal on Saturday as the search…
- 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.
- As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
- The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
- Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.
- The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
- Combined toll of more than 750 dead and 3,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating flood ‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospital Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet have battled through leg-sucking mud amid the threat of fresh flooding to…
- Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, local media report At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local media reported. More than 172 people have been rescued, the…
- An estimated 237 people have been rescued after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus In a post to Facebook, the mayor of the coastal town of Kyrenia, Murat Senkul, described the situation as “very serious” and confirmed…
- Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
- Precariousness of living in Devighat by the Trishuli River underlined as waters swell again and residents flee to higher ground Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates The bodies continue to wash up. But the morgues have already run out of room. Since the deadly floods coursed through the…
- Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
- Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating flooding in Nepal and…
- Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream A headteacher in Nepal evacuated 900 children from a school moments before a deadly wall of water struck their town amid the devastating flash floods that have killed almost 800 people…
- Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
- Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet.
- Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government will send $3 million in additional aid to Nepal, the foreign affairs minister Penny Wong has announced,…
- More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.
- Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.
- Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say At least 15 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon national park in Arizona on Saturday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.…
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- When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.
- Heavy rain is complicating an already difficult rescue effort, as hundreds remain missing three days after deadly flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region.
- A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.
- Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.
- Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.
- Footage shows a house surrounded by raging floodwaters at the Nepal-Tibet border, with people trapped on rooftops.
- Rescuers are trying to reach dozens of hydropower workers trapped in flooded tunnels, but have been hampered by further rainfall.
- Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.
- Aerial video shows devastation in flood-hit Nepal
- Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.
- Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.
- A rescue operation has been launched after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, media reported.
- At least six people have died after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported.
- Several people have died after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported.
- A catamaran carrying around 260 people has capsized off the Cyprus coast.
- A vital highway weakened by Nepal’s floodwaters has collapsed four days after the catastrophic glacial outburst.
- Videos show rescue after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with officials reporting several dead.
- Residents in Dhading, Nepal devastated by flooding say they believe more bodies remain buried beneath thick mud.
- Specialised search-and-rescue teams join recovery operations in Nepal and China.
- A young girl is pulled alive from the rubble as rescuers search for survivors and families for missing loved ones.
- More than 3,000 people missing after glacier collapse unleashes destruction in Himalayas.
- A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
- More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
- Survivors in Nepal’s Nuwakot district are digging through mud and debris for belongings left behind by flash floods.
- Arizona's Grand Canyon received rainfall of up to 1 inch triggering a flash flood which forced more than 60 people to evacuate. At least one person has died, with over a dozen missing.
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