Nepal Flash Floods
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Nepal floods: Death count over 900, fresh alert issued; Balen Shah calls it 'unimaginable' disaster
World | Aug 31, 2026, 10:59 AM ISTWith the situation remaining grim and the death count crossing the 900-mark in Nepal, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that the country is facing an "unimaginable and heartbreaking" disaster.
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As Nepal floodwaters surged, one principal rang the school bell and saved 1,643 children
World | Aug 30, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTA school principal in Nepal acted within minutes as a devastating flash flood tore through the Trishuli Valley. With thousands of lives at risk and the school in danger, his quick decision helped 1,643 children reach safety as the disaster unfolded.
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DNA samples, airtight bags and more: How Nepal plans to identify buried flash flood victims
Explainers | Aug 30, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTNepal will bury the bodies of those who have not been identified yet. Their DNA samples have been collected, though, for a future identification. Till now, more than 700 people have lost their lives in the Himalayan country following the tragedy on Wednesday.
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Nepal flash flood situation worsens as deaths cross 780; unidentified victims to be buried
World | Aug 30, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe death count following Wednesday's flash floods has crossed the 780-mark in Nepal. The country has now decided to bury the unidentified and unclaimed bodies in airtight bags, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has announced.
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As concerns mount over Nepal-Tibet flash floods, China censors viral footage showcasing devastation
World | Aug 30, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTAs per reports, China has censored a viral footage of the Nepal-Tibet flash floods that showcased the devastation. This comes amid concerns over the situation in China-ruled Tibet, which has remained inaccessible to foreign journalists following the devastation.
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Nepal on alert as Bhote Koshi River flow increases amid flash flood crisis: 'Caution be exercised'
World | Aug 30, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTNepal's NDRRMA has warned of increased flood flow in the Bhote Koshi River as the flash flood death toll reaches 675. More than 2,400 people remain missing amid ongoing rescue operations and fresh rain warnings.
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Death count reaches 675 in Nepal flash floods, 2,400 people remain missing | Top developments
World | Aug 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTTill now 675 bodies of the Bhote Koshi flood victims have been recovered from eight districts, according to a statement by Nepal Police and the rescuers have recovered 246 bodies from Chitawan, 165 from Nawalparasi East, 63 from Nawalparasi West and 57 from Gorkha.
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Buried under rubble for hours, 97-year-old Bohara emerges like a warrior, now face of Nepal floods
World | Aug 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTGuna Maya Bohara's story is one of the many tales of survival from flood-ravaged areas of Nepal, where people fled collapsing settlements on Wednesday, seeking refuge on hillsides and spending nights stranded in forests before rescuers could reach them.
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Bank locker swept away in Nepal floods triggers cash loot, 29 arrested with Rs 58 lakh recovered
World | Aug 29, 2026, 06:59 PM ISTA bank locker swept away by Nepal's floodwaters was found near the Trishuli river, sparking a cash scramble. Police arrested 29 people and recovered 92.68 lakh Nepali rupees, roughly Rs 58 lakh in Indian currency.
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'Exceptionally generous': Nepal praises PM Modi and India for support after devastating floods
World | Aug 29, 2026, 05:51 PM ISTNepal has praised India's support after devastating floods killed more than 600 people, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "exceptionally generous". India has sent relief supplies and a specialised team as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
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OPINION | Nepal: Nearly 2,500 missing, chances of survival bleak
India | Aug 29, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTThe death toll today crossed 600, with 2,426 people still reported missing. Among them are 517 foreign nationals. India’s External Affairs Ministry said, nearly 400 Indians in Tibet are safe, but more than 300 Indians are missing.
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House miraculously survives raging flood waters in Nepal, family rescued later; video goes viral
World | Aug 29, 2026, 02:45 PM ISTA video of house standing intact during the flash floods in Nepal has gone viral on social media. The disaster, which struck Nepal on Wednesday, has claimed over 600 lives till now, while over 2,500 remain missing.
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Video captures moment when Himalayan glacier collapsed, leading to catastrophic Nepal flash flood
World | Aug 29, 2026, 01:30 PM ISTThe video is believed to show the glacier collapse on the Nepalese side of the border that triggered a chain of events leading to the powerful mudslide at Gyirong Port and the following flash flood that have left 626 people dead so far in Nepal.
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Morgues running out of space and difficulty in identifying bodies: Nepal's new crisis as deaths rise
World | Aug 29, 2026, 11:03 AM ISTIn just four days after the tragedy, the deaths have crossed the 600-mark in Nepal, but it is expected to rise further, as authorities recover more bodies. However, hospitals and morgues are now running out of space to store the mortal remains, as identification of bodies has also become difficult.
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Nepal flash flood deaths rise to 626, over 2,500 still missing; India sends 11-member team to assist
World | Aug 29, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTThe flash flood in Nepal was triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border, which sent a huge mass of ice, rocks and debris into the Lhende Khola river. The sudden surge then spilled into the Bhote Koshi River, causing devastating flooding in Rasuwa and nearby areas.
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Nepal reverses stand, agrees to foreign help after devastating flash floods kill over 600
World | Aug 29, 2026, 09:35 AM ISTNepal has made a U-turn and allowed teams from India, China, Australia and South Korea to assist in the rescue operations, days after the flash floods struck the country, leaving more than 600 people dead, while over 2,000 remain missing.
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Nepal flood death toll rises to 579, India offers to send NDRF teams for rescue efforts | 10 Points
World | Aug 28, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTKathmandu has deployed more than 15,000 security personnel for search, rescue and relief operations as the Himalayan nation races to reach stranded communities and locate those still unaccounted for.
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320 Indian nationals still missing in Nepal flash flood even as rescue ops underway: MEA
India | Aug 28, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTJaiswal said 21 Indian nationals who had arrived in Kathmandu from the flood-affected area had reached Delhi today, adding that India's Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava had met the group in Kathmandu and enquired about their well-being.
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OPINION | Deluge in Nepal: Is China tinkering with Tibet's ecosystem?
India | Aug 28, 2026, 04:49 PM ISTA fresh flood threat is looming along the Nepal-Tibet border as a barrier lake in Tibet risks breaching, potentially triggering another deluge downstream. Meanwhile, India has stepped up humanitarian assistance with relief materials, rescue teams and medical support for disaster-hit Nepal.
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Jaishankar takes stock of rescue ops in Nepal as India puts relief efforts on highest priority
India | Aug 28, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed India's relief and rescue efforts in flood-hit Nepal, calling the operation a "highest priority". The situation became more critical after a barrier lake near the Nepal-China border reportedly breached, raising fears of another surge in the Bhotekoshi.