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 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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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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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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Earthquake or dam collapse? Blame game between Nepal and China over what caused the flash floods
World | Aug 27, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTThe flash floods that claimed more than 170 lives has caused a blame game between Nepal and China, with Kathmandu saying that a 'geological disaster dam's collapse' caused the tragedy. However, China has said this is not a time to blame each other and coordination is needed to save lives.
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Over 300 Indians among those missing in flash floods: Nepal Foreign Minister
India | Aug 27, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTThe flash floods struck Nepal on Wednesday, leaving at least 178 people dead. Hundreds, including 300 Indian nationals, remain missing and New Delhi has said it is constantly monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities for a rescue operation.
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Aerial footage shows scale of devastation in Nepal after flash floods claim over 170 lives
World | Aug 27, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTThe flash floods, which were triggered by a 'glacial collapse' and a 'debris flow', have caused a lot of devastation in Nepal and claimed the lives of more than 170 people. Over 750 persons, including 133 Indian nationals, also remain missing.
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Earthquake or glacial collapse? What triggered the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
World | Aug 27, 2026, 07:47 AM ISTIn a statement, the US Geological Survey has said that the flash floods in Nepal, which claimed nearly 160 lives in the Himalayan nation, was not caused by an earthquake but by a 'glacial collapse' and a 'debris flow'.
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Nepal flash floods leave at least 170 dead; over 800, including 300 Indians, missing | 10 Points
World | Aug 27, 2026, 12:08 PM ISTAccording to the authorities of Nepal, the flash floods that struck the Himalayan nation on Wednesday has left over 170 people dead, while more than 800 remain missing. Among them, over 300 are Indian nationals and New Delhi has scrambled to provide all the necessary assistance to its neighbour.
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From Syaphrubesi to Devighat: Satellite images show before and after Nepal flash flood
World | Aug 26, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTNepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority shared the before-and-after satellite images of the Nepal flash flood and showed the impact of the devastating flood along the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
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Nepal PM Balen Shah urges all to 'stand together' after flash flood kills 98: 'Govt is with you'
World | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTNepal PM Balen Shah said, "Please be patient. The government takes full responsibility for your rescue, treatment, food and shelter. In times of such a disaster, we all need to stand together."
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Nepal flash flood unleashes devastation- See photos
World | Aug 26, 2026, 07:25 PM ISTNepal flash flood has unleashed devastation in the country as at least 46 people died and nearly 500 others, including 105 Indians, are missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal districts on Wednesday.
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Deadly flash floods in Nepal: Five major deluges that ravaged the Himalayan nation in recent times
World | Aug 26, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTNepal's latest Bhotekoshi flash flood recalls five devastating recent disasters that killed people and destroyed homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. From Melamchi and eastern Nepal to the 2024 floods and Rasuwa's 2025 disaster, here's a look at Nepal's recurring flash-flood threat.
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PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, assures all possible assistance for Nepal flash flood relief
India | Aug 26, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTAt least 133 Indians are among more than 750 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. According to government sources, India is preparing to send relief material to Nepal at the earliest.