RESCUE EFFORTS IN NEPAL
6 Indian tourists go missing during trek to deepest lake of Nepal, Shey-Phoksundo
Six Indian tourists were reported missing while trekking to Shey-Phoksundo Lake in Nepal after heavy snowfall. Local guides believe the tourists became stranded due to adverse weather conditions influenced by Cyclone Arnab. The group was warned of difficult weather but proceeded towards the high-altitude area. Communication difficulties have complicated search efforts, as mobile phone connectivity is unavailable in the mountain passes.
10 missing, 6 rescued as flash flood hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River
A flash flood in Gorkha district, Nepal, caused significant damage by sweeping away over 35 houses and several bridges. Authorities urged residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate to higher ground for safety. The flood was attributed to a possible blockage in the Syar stream, a tributary of the river. Rescue efforts were initiated with helicopters deployed for evacuations and relief distribution.
India and Nepal explore strategic bilateral ties, global role at RIS seminar
Bridging bilateral engagements from academic and diplomatic discourse to humanitarian solidarity, India advanced its assistance towards Nepal following catastrophic floods on August 26, delivering 11 tonnes of relief goods to Nepali officials on Saturday as the ninth aircraft carrying supplies landed in the Himalayan nation from New Delhi.
Nepal PM Balen Shah likely to visit India by year end
Nepalese Prime Minister Balen Shah plans his first India visit by year-end. This visit aims to open new vistas for bilateral partnership and cooperation. Discussions will focus on industry-to-industry collaboration and job creation initiatives. Nepal also seeks fresh private investments and modernization of trade treaties. Discussions also covered reconstruction efforts following recent devastating flash floods.
India continues relief efforts in flood-hit Nepal, dispatches 11 tonnes of aid
India sent eleven tons of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This latest aid includes medicines, tents, and hygiene kits for flood victims. Nepal continues large-scale search and rescue operations across affected districts. The death toll has reached one thousand four hundred and ten people. Many organizations are providing assistance to the affected communities.
Indian envoy meets Nepal's foreign minister, discusses bilateral ties
India's outgoing Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. He conveyed appreciation for strengthening multifaceted bilateral ties between the two nations. The diplomat recalled significant progress in energy and infrastructure cooperation. Nepal's minister thanked India for disaster relief assistance after flash floods. Both expressed confidence in continued flourishing of Nepal-India relations.
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India, Nepal teams reach final stage to rescue 6 trapped workers in Chilime tunnel
Joint rescue teams are nearing an underground powerhouse in Nepal. They are working to clear a blocked tunnel section for trapped workers. Unexpected challenges like water inflow and large boulders have slowed the operation. Mud pumps are being used to remove water from the tunnel. Clearing work is expected to continue today to reach the powerhouse.
‘Miracles do happen’: Families await news of pilgrims missing after Nepal-China flood
Families anxiously await news of loved ones missing after a Himalayan flood. A mudslide destroyed a Nepal-China border crossing, causing widespread devastation. Many foreigners and locals remain unaccounted for after the disaster struck. Rescue efforts continue, but information flow has significantly slowed. Loved ones hold onto hope for miraculous survival amidst the uncertainty.
India sends first consignment of Bailey bridge components to flood-hit Nepal
India has sent the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to flood-hit Betrawati in Nepal, aimed at restoring connectivity in the area. More components are expected to arrive in the coming days.
India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts
India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations.
Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,355 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing
In a devastating flash flood event, Nepal has witnessed a death toll surge to 1,355, with many locals and foreign nationals missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as teams scour the ravaged landscapes and critical hydropower sites. Triggered by a massive ice-rock avalanche, the floods have led to widespread destruction in northern and central Nepal, further compounded by losses reported across the border in China.
Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge
Nepal faces an unprecedented flood disaster after a mountain collapse killed many. Rescue efforts continue for hundreds of hydropower workers missing in tunnels. Three workers have been rescued, boosting hopes for finding other survivors. Foreign experts are assisting Nepali teams in the complex search operations. The nation observes a day of mourning while rescue tempo remains high.
Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challenge
Eleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted with the tough task of identifying casualties, as many bodies are severely affected. Approximately 5,000 people, including several foreign nationals, are still unaccounted for after the ice-rock avalanche. The nation seeks international assistance and advocates for climate justice while striving to restore basic services and repair the widespread damage.
At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port
Rescue workers search for hundreds missing after a glacier collapse caused a devastating mudslide. The Gyirong border crossing, a key trade and pilgrimage route, was destroyed by the disaster. Over 1,300 people have died and more than 5,000 remain missing on both sides. Rescue operations face challenges due to high altitude, poor weather, and deep mud. Temporary power has been restored to the affected area as recovery continues.
Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods
Nepalese rescuers pulled a Chinese worker and a woman alive from separate sites Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods killed at least 1,300 people. The worker was rescued from a hydropower tunnel, while the woman was found inside a damaged house. Search teams continue looking for more than 5,000 missing people.
Death toll due to flash floods in Nepal rises to 1,344
Nepal's flash flood death toll has reached 1,344 as more bodies were recovered. Authorities have retrieved 843 bodies, including 85 children, and 501 amputated remains. Rescue teams continue searching for 4,898 people still missing after the devastating floods. The disaster was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border. Towns and villages in northern and central Nepal suffered widespread destruction.
US lawmakers urge State Secy to boost Nepal flood relief, deploy DART, rebuild aid of $4-5 billion
US lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost Nepal flood relief efforts. They requested deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team for search and rescue operations. Additional humanitarian aid and reconstruction support were also strongly recommended by the group. The lawmakers emphasized using advanced US technology to locate missing individuals.
Nepal death toll rises to 1,295; two workers rescued alive from tunnel
Nepal's flash flood death toll has risen to 1,295 as rescue operations continue. Two men were rescued alive from a tunnel after being trapped for nine days. India has sent relief materials to aid Nepal's ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Australian specialists have arrived to assist in the search for missing citizens. The UN has launched an appeal for life-saving relief for over 84,000 affected people.
275 Indians remain missing in Nepal; 166 rescued, says MEA
As many as 275 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal, while 166 have been rescued so far. India is in close contact with the Nepali government and relevant Indian state governments. The Ministry of External Affairs regularly releases the names of rescued Indian nationals. Meanwhile, 1,907 Indian nationals have safely crossed into Nepal from China. No Indian travelers are reportedly stranded in China's Tibetan Autonomous Region.
Families of US nationals write to Rubio seeking help to trace missing relatives in Nepal
American families have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to expand Nepal flood rescue operations. Ninety US nationals remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck northern Nepal. Relatives requested enhanced search efforts, including high-altitude aircraft and satellite imagery. They also asked for coordination with China and other nations for information. The death toll in Nepal has risen to 1,282 with thousands still missing.
Nepal flood rescue: WhatsApp group of engineers guides search for survivors in buried hydropower tunnels
Experts use a WhatsApp group to guide rescue workers searching devastated hydropower plant tunnels. They seek survivors trapped inside tunnels after a massive flash flood devastated the valley. Engineers share layout drawings and tunnel access details to aid the difficult search operations. Rescue teams are trying to reach trapped individuals in various power plant locations. Family members anxiously await news of their missing loved ones after the disaster.
India evacuates 158 from flood-hit Nepal, steps up rescue and relief operations
India has evacuated 158 citizens from Nepal following devastating floods. Specialized Indian forensics and tunnel rescue teams are assisting Nepal's ongoing operations. These teams are coordinating with Nepalese counterparts on technical and forensic matters. Humanitarian aid, including essential supplies, has also been delivered to Kathmandu. Rescue efforts continue despite challenging weather and access conditions.
India’s tunnel rescue teams make headway at two Nepal hydropower sites
Indian rescue teams are advancing at Nepal's flood-damaged hydropower sites. They have established a foothold inside a tunnel at Chilime and probed deep underground at Langtang. These specialized teams are working alongside the Nepali Army despite challenging weather conditions. India and China are assisting Nepal in searching for missing workers trapped in tunnels. Rescue and relief operations continue across the flood-affected regions of Nepal.
5 Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal return safely to Chennai; Minister D Sarathkumar meets survivors
Five Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal after devastating flash floods returned safely to Chennai on Tuesday, with state minister D Sarathkumar receiving them at the airport. The MEA said 163 Indian nationals had been rescued. Nepal’s death toll reached 1,050, while nearly 3,916 people remained unaccounted for amid continuing rescue operations.
Nepal floods: 163 Indians evacuated, tunnel rescue team soldiers on despite challenges
India has rescued 163 nationals following devastating flash floods in Nepal. A specialised forensics team from India is assisting with DNA analysis in Kathmandu. Indian tunnel rescue teams are working to reach individuals trapped inside hydropower tunnels. The Nepal floods have claimed over 1,000 lives and left thousands missing. Relief and rescue operations continue in coordination with Nepalese authorities.
537 workers remain missing as Nepal races to reach flood-hit hydropower tunnels
Rescue efforts intensify for hundreds of workers missing in Nepal's flood-hit hydropower projects. Mud and debris are blocking tunnel entrances, hindering access for rescue teams. Nepal has requested specialized assistance from India and China for these complex operations. Indian and Chinese technical teams have arrived to support the ongoing tunnel rescue missions. Operations are nearing a critical breakthrough at several project tunnel entry points.
219 of 319 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal rescued, all to reach state by August 31: TN Minister Rajmohan
Rescue efforts continue for Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal. Two hundred nineteen of three hundred nineteen people have been rescued and will return soon. One hundred people remain untraced and are currently considered missing. A war room in Delhi coordinates efforts with Indian and Nepal authorities. Unclaimed bodies have been recovered and identification efforts are underway.
Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing
Rescue efforts continue after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. Authorities are finding survivors and transporting them to safety while families anxiously await news. The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 633 dead and nearly 3,000 missing. Steep mountains and narrow gorges are hampering ongoing search and rescue operations in the affected regions.
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