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Houses, Bridges Swept Away In Nepal Flash Flood Months After Deadly Disaster
The flash floods occurred in the Chumnubri village in Gorkha district after the water level increased in the Budhi Gandaki River.
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2 Killed, 8 Lakh Left Without Power In 3 US States As Hurricane Makes Landfall
Isaias roared ashore late Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near the resort community of Destin, Florida, packing sustained winds of 105 miles (165 kilometres) per hour, before weakening overnight, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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10 Missing After Avalanche Hits Himlung Himal Base Camp In Nepal
Himlung Himal, standing at 7,126 metres in Manang district, requires an additional permit for helicopter flights, adding to the difficulties involved in reaching the mountain.
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Relentless Rainfall Triggers Floods, Landslides Across Nepal
On Saturday, flooding from the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers inundated 389 houses in Nawalparasi West and Saptari districts, forcing hundreds of families to move to safer locations.
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Over 70,000 Evacuated In Odisha As Rivers Swell Amid Heavy Rain, Flash Floods
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas in south Odisha on Sunday morning.
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Andhra Pradesh Flash Flood Risk: Health Precautions To Keep Yourself And Your Family Protected
Floodwater can carry sewage, germs, chemicals, sharp debris and animal waste, increasing the risk of injuries, stomach infections and skin problems. Here are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the risk of illness and injury.
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In Nepal, A 12-Year-Old Boy Is Waiting For Parents Who Will Never Come Home
The disaster, triggered when a mass of glacial ice and rock broke away near the Nepal-Tibet border and surged down the river valley, has killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal alone, with thousands still missing and entire settlements wiped off the map.
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"Shameful": Singapore Launches Probe Into "Xenophobic" Online Remarks Against Indians
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reacted to the online abuse against Indians, saying the country must never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised.
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They Set Out For A Grand Canyon Camping Trip. Then Disaster Struck
Melanie McGuirk, Jessica Buscher and their friend Katie Brink were hiking the North Kaibab Trail and were heading towards Bright Angel Campground when they were hit by a sudden flash flood.
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Ground Report: Bridges Washed Away, Zipline Keeps Nepal's Devighat Connected
An adult slipper, half buried in the silt; a much smaller slipper, belonging to a child; a damaged suitcase, lying half open; a guitar, left behind among the mud, rocks and debris now serve as haunting monuments of life upended by the flash floods.
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Opinion | Nepal Needs $5 Billion To Rebuild. World's Climate Fund Doesn't Have Even 10% Of It
The fund caps support at USD 20 million per project; Nepal needs two hundred times that. And the board is not scheduled to sit until December.
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India To Offer DNA Profiling Support For Nepal Flood Victims' Relatives
In a press statement on Tuesday, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu outlined the information available regarding the procedures for identification of mortal remains of the August 26 flash flood victims
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Video: Inside Miracle Rescue Of Workers From Nepal Tunnel After 9 Days
According to experts and those monitoring the rescue operation, the deep underground sections of the massive 4.5-kilometer-long tunnel structure contained a stable air pocket with breathable oxygen and trapped water.
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"We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India," Clarifies Nepal Minister
The Foreign Minister's clarification comes amidst extensive search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected regions.
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The Men Who Survived Blocked Nepal Tunnel For Nine Days
The rescue of Sah and Maharjan came after an earlier breakthrough, when rescuers heard voices from inside the tunnel and established communication with those trapped
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Houses, Bridges Swept Away In Nepal Flash Flood Months After Deadly Disaster
The flash floods occurred in the Chumnubri village in Gorkha district after the water level increased in the Budhi Gandaki River.
-
2 Killed, 8 Lakh Left Without Power In 3 US States As Hurricane Makes Landfall
Isaias roared ashore late Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near the resort community of Destin, Florida, packing sustained winds of 105 miles (165 kilometres) per hour, before weakening overnight, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
-
10 Missing After Avalanche Hits Himlung Himal Base Camp In Nepal
Himlung Himal, standing at 7,126 metres in Manang district, requires an additional permit for helicopter flights, adding to the difficulties involved in reaching the mountain.
-
Relentless Rainfall Triggers Floods, Landslides Across Nepal
On Saturday, flooding from the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers inundated 389 houses in Nawalparasi West and Saptari districts, forcing hundreds of families to move to safer locations.
-
Over 70,000 Evacuated In Odisha As Rivers Swell Amid Heavy Rain, Flash Floods
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas in south Odisha on Sunday morning.
-
Andhra Pradesh Flash Flood Risk: Health Precautions To Keep Yourself And Your Family Protected
Floodwater can carry sewage, germs, chemicals, sharp debris and animal waste, increasing the risk of injuries, stomach infections and skin problems. Here are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the risk of illness and injury.
-
In Nepal, A 12-Year-Old Boy Is Waiting For Parents Who Will Never Come Home
The disaster, triggered when a mass of glacial ice and rock broke away near the Nepal-Tibet border and surged down the river valley, has killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal alone, with thousands still missing and entire settlements wiped off the map.
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"Shameful": Singapore Launches Probe Into "Xenophobic" Online Remarks Against Indians
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reacted to the online abuse against Indians, saying the country must never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised.
-
They Set Out For A Grand Canyon Camping Trip. Then Disaster Struck
Melanie McGuirk, Jessica Buscher and their friend Katie Brink were hiking the North Kaibab Trail and were heading towards Bright Angel Campground when they were hit by a sudden flash flood.
-
Ground Report: Bridges Washed Away, Zipline Keeps Nepal's Devighat Connected
An adult slipper, half buried in the silt; a much smaller slipper, belonging to a child; a damaged suitcase, lying half open; a guitar, left behind among the mud, rocks and debris now serve as haunting monuments of life upended by the flash floods.
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Opinion | Nepal Needs $5 Billion To Rebuild. World's Climate Fund Doesn't Have Even 10% Of It
The fund caps support at USD 20 million per project; Nepal needs two hundred times that. And the board is not scheduled to sit until December.
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India To Offer DNA Profiling Support For Nepal Flood Victims' Relatives
In a press statement on Tuesday, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu outlined the information available regarding the procedures for identification of mortal remains of the August 26 flash flood victims
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Video: Inside Miracle Rescue Of Workers From Nepal Tunnel After 9 Days
According to experts and those monitoring the rescue operation, the deep underground sections of the massive 4.5-kilometer-long tunnel structure contained a stable air pocket with breathable oxygen and trapped water.
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"We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India," Clarifies Nepal Minister
The Foreign Minister's clarification comes amidst extensive search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected regions.
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The Men Who Survived Blocked Nepal Tunnel For Nine Days
The rescue of Sah and Maharjan came after an earlier breakthrough, when rescuers heard voices from inside the tunnel and established communication with those trapped
