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Rain Where It Should Snow: Tracing The Roots Of Nepal And Uttarakhand Disasters
The floods that struck Raini in Chamoli district in February 2021 bear a striking resemblance to the disaster in Nepal
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"They Went For Dad's 60th Birthday": Daughter On Parents Missing In Nepal
The sisters explained that a bit before the flood hit, they had their parents' coordinates with them via the 'Find My' feature on their iPhones. However, ever since news of the flood broke out, their parents' coordinates have been untraceable on the app and have remained still.
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Nepal Tragedy Triggers Political Spat Between Ruling TVK, DMK In Tamil Nadu Assembly
The confrontation began when School Education Minister Raj Mohan attempted to make a detailed statement on the government's efforts to trace the missing pilgrims in Nepal, even before the opposition's calling attention motions on the disaster were taken up.
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India, US, UK: List Of 35 Countries Whose Citizens Are Missing After Nepal Floods
Nepal's disaster agency said 910 people were unaccounted for on Thursday, including at least 517 foreigners. It did not give a breakdown of the nationalities of the foreigners.
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Nepal Flood Raises Questions On Constructions Close To Rivers, Says Expert
Rivers are dynamic systems, and building homes, markets and infrastructure too close to them or on floodplains can dramatically increase vulnerability when disasters strike.
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How Glacier Environment Is Shaping Disasters In Nepal
Nepal sits at the intersection of two massive planetary forces: the ongoing subduction of the Indian tectonic plate colliding with the Eurasian plate at around 20 mm per year, and accelerating atmospheric warming above its high peaks.
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Nepal Flood Horror Caught On Camera, Riverside Village Washed Away In Seconds
The horrifying footage captures the flood racing through the settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Water and sludge can be seen overtopping the banks and sweeping past buildings, damaging or washing away bridges, roads, and vehicles, and burying areas under thick mud.
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'I'll Show You His Photo': At Nepal Hospitals, Desperate Search For Families
Many family members carried photos of their relatives displayed on boards along with their addresses and mobile numbers, requesting people to help trace them.
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High Alert In UP Districts Bordering Nepal, Vulnerable Rivers Being Monitored
The administration in Uttar Pradesh, which shares its northern borders with Nepal, has said its focus is on continuous river monitoring, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief-and-rescue teams ready for any possible flood situation.
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Visa Rejected, Bengal Woman Returns Home. Her Group Goes Missing In Nepal
Had her Chinese visa been granted, she would have been among the 33 people from the state who had planned to travel to the Himalayan country as part of the pilgrimage.
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359 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors
Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.
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"3 Countries, 1 Mountain System": Nepal Leader's Call For Action To India, China
Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, a day after flash floods, Lamichhane said the tragedy has shown that the three countries need to work together
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Defence Agency's Ex-Chief, Wife Among 31 Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal Floods
At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages.
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Nepal Floods: Floodwater May Spread Infectious Diseases, How To Stay Safe
Floodwater can have sewage, animal waste, chemicals, dirt and other harmful substances. Contaminated water and poor sanitation can increase the risk of infections, particularly when clean drinking water, toilets and healthcare services are disrupted.
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China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours
Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.
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Rain Where It Should Snow: Tracing The Roots Of Nepal And Uttarakhand Disasters
The floods that struck Raini in Chamoli district in February 2021 bear a striking resemblance to the disaster in Nepal
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"They Went For Dad's 60th Birthday": Daughter On Parents Missing In Nepal
The sisters explained that a bit before the flood hit, they had their parents' coordinates with them via the 'Find My' feature on their iPhones. However, ever since news of the flood broke out, their parents' coordinates have been untraceable on the app and have remained still.
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Nepal Tragedy Triggers Political Spat Between Ruling TVK, DMK In Tamil Nadu Assembly
The confrontation began when School Education Minister Raj Mohan attempted to make a detailed statement on the government's efforts to trace the missing pilgrims in Nepal, even before the opposition's calling attention motions on the disaster were taken up.
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India, US, UK: List Of 35 Countries Whose Citizens Are Missing After Nepal Floods
Nepal's disaster agency said 910 people were unaccounted for on Thursday, including at least 517 foreigners. It did not give a breakdown of the nationalities of the foreigners.
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Nepal Flood Raises Questions On Constructions Close To Rivers, Says Expert
Rivers are dynamic systems, and building homes, markets and infrastructure too close to them or on floodplains can dramatically increase vulnerability when disasters strike.
-
How Glacier Environment Is Shaping Disasters In Nepal
Nepal sits at the intersection of two massive planetary forces: the ongoing subduction of the Indian tectonic plate colliding with the Eurasian plate at around 20 mm per year, and accelerating atmospheric warming above its high peaks.
-
Nepal Flood Horror Caught On Camera, Riverside Village Washed Away In Seconds
The horrifying footage captures the flood racing through the settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Water and sludge can be seen overtopping the banks and sweeping past buildings, damaging or washing away bridges, roads, and vehicles, and burying areas under thick mud.
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'I'll Show You His Photo': At Nepal Hospitals, Desperate Search For Families
Many family members carried photos of their relatives displayed on boards along with their addresses and mobile numbers, requesting people to help trace them.
-
High Alert In UP Districts Bordering Nepal, Vulnerable Rivers Being Monitored
The administration in Uttar Pradesh, which shares its northern borders with Nepal, has said its focus is on continuous river monitoring, alerting vulnerable villages and keeping relief-and-rescue teams ready for any possible flood situation.
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Visa Rejected, Bengal Woman Returns Home. Her Group Goes Missing In Nepal
Had her Chinese visa been granted, she would have been among the 33 people from the state who had planned to travel to the Himalayan country as part of the pilgrimage.
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359 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors
Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.
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"3 Countries, 1 Mountain System": Nepal Leader's Call For Action To India, China
Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, a day after flash floods, Lamichhane said the tragedy has shown that the three countries need to work together
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Defence Agency's Ex-Chief, Wife Among 31 Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal Floods
At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages.
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Nepal Floods: Floodwater May Spread Infectious Diseases, How To Stay Safe
Floodwater can have sewage, animal waste, chemicals, dirt and other harmful substances. Contaminated water and poor sanitation can increase the risk of infections, particularly when clean drinking water, toilets and healthcare services are disrupted.
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China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours
Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.
