Nepal Floods Update
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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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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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Speed News: Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over 'Purification' Ritual After Kharge's Rally
Originals | Aug 29, 2026, 06:41 PM ISTRahul Gandhi demanded an FIR over a 'purification' ritual after Kharge's rally, while CM Yogi targeted SP and Congress in Deoria. Nepal agreed to foreign help after devastating floods killed over 600 people. Watch these and other top updates in today's Speed News.
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Amitabh Bachchan expresses concern over Nepal floods, calls devastation 'unbearable to watch'
Entertainment | Aug 29, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTAmitabh Bachchan expressed concern over the devastating Nepal floods in his latest blog. Calling the visuals "unbearable to watch", he prayed for those affected by the tragedy.
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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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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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Miles away from Nepal, seven bodies wash ashore in Uttar Pradesh after devastating flash floods
World | Aug 28, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTThe bodies were found floating in rivers in the Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of the state, which borders southern flood-hit Chitwan region. "Four unidentified bodies were recovered in the district on Thursday," Maharajganj DM Gaurav Singh Sogarwal said.
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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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Nepal issues fresh flood alert after dam burst in Tibet, urges officials to move to safer locations
World | Aug 28, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTThe Nepal Police in a statement said, "information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side. All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location."
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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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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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Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu put on hold due to flash flood: DTC
India | Aug 27, 2026, 07:52 PM ISTDTC officials said that the road transportation has been completely shut on the National Highway, Delhi-Kathmandu Route in Nepal at present after the massive flash floods.
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Will another flash flood hit Nepal? China warns barrier lake could breach in next three days
World | Aug 27, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border has raised further concerns of flooding as rescue teams continue to deal with the devastation caused by flash floods and landslides in Nepal.
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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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288 Indians missing in Nepal after flash floods; MEA shares state-wise details, sets up control room
India | Aug 27, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTFlash floods in neighbouring Nepal have killed at least 359 people and left thousands missing, including Indian tourists. The flash floods on Wednesday wreaked havoc across three districts in Nepal.