Nepal Flash Floods
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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.
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India TV issues helpline email for Nepal devastation; share photos of missing family members with us
India | Aug 28, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTIndia TV has launched a dedicated email helpline through which people can report their concerns and seek assistance for their family members who are stranded in Nepal following the flash floods that have claimed over 460 lives so far.
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Two days after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China; rescue ops halted
World | Aug 28, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTThe earthquake struck the Sichuan region of China, two days after the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that has claimed the lives of more than 460 people. However, the quake did not cause any damages.
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Nepal flash floods: Death count rises to 469 as authorities step up rescue efforts
World | Aug 28, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTThe flash floods in Nepal have claimed over 460 lives till now, while more than 1,400 still remain untraceable. Of the missing persons, 288 are Indian nationals. New Delhi and Kathmandu are now coordinating in the search and rescue operation and providing relief to those affected.
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'Impacts of warming trends': Scientists use satellite imagery to find what caused Nepal flash floods
World | Aug 28, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTAs the death count continues to rise, scientists and experts have started analysing the satellite imagery of the flash floods in Nepal and Tibet to find what caused the Wednesday's tragedy. So far, hundreds have died, while many others remain missing.
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Death count in Nepal-Tibet flash floods rises 389, nearly 1,500 still missing | What we know so far
World | Aug 27, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTOfficials in Nepal stated that 910 people are still missing as rescuers searched river corridors clogged by mud and debris and families crowded hospitals in a desperate hunt for loved ones.
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Nepal floods: 32-member Kolkata group on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra goes missing; CM expresses concern
Kolkata | Aug 27, 2026, 09:10 PM ISTA 32-member group from Kolkata, including 30 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims and two tour managers, has gone untraceable after devastating flash floods struck near Nepal's Rasuwagadhi border. The group was last contacted around 8 am on Wednesday.
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Yogi govt ups the ante amid Nepal floods, sends special SDRF platoon to rescue stranded UP residents
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAmid devastating floods in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major rescue effort for residents from the state who may be stranded there. A 32-member SDRF platoon, 22 PAC personnel and rescue boats have been deployed, while a helpline has been issued for families.
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India Sends Second Flight Carrying 37.5 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Nepal | 27th Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 27, 2026, 06:22 PM ISTIndia Sends Second Flight Carrying 37.5 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Nepal. Nearly 300 Indians Feared Missing in Nepal Flash Floods, Says Nepal FM. Nepal Floods Trigger Alerts in Bihar, UP and Uttarakhand, Agencies on High Alert. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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OPINION | Cheating in Maharashtra, Rajasthan: Quick, stringent punishment only solution
India | Aug 27, 2026, 06:06 PM ISTThe cancellation of Maharashtra’s drug inspectors recruitment exam after a paper leak, along with a fake degree racket uncovered in Rajasthan's PTI recruitment, has raised serious questions over the integrity of competitive examinations.