RESCUE OPERATIONS RASUWA
India, Nepal reaffirm commitment to all-round enhancement of partnership as FS Misri meets PM Shah
India and Nepal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu ahead of his expected visit to Delhi later this month. Discussions covered trade, energy, connectivity, sports and new areas of cooperation, including AI and digital connectivity.
Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal months after deadly disaster
Nepal's Gorkha district experienced a flash flood that swept away several houses and bridges. Nearly 50 people were rescued by authorities, while around 10 individuals remain missing. Residents were urged to evacuate to safer locations as the floodwaters rose unexpectedly. The sudden surge in the Budhi Gandaki River caused damage to hydropower projects and infrastructure. Efforts continue to locate the missing individuals and ensure the safety of stranded tourists.
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.
Nepal wraps up Rasuwa flood search; shifts focus to rehabilitation, reconstruction
Following the devastating flash floods on August 26, Nepal has officially concluded its search and rescue operations, which sadly saw 1,455 confirmed fatalities and many people still unaccounted for. A meeting convened by Prime Minister Balendra Shah of the National Council of the NDRRMA focused on transitioning towards urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction initiatives for the affected communities, highlighting the significant need for a swift response in these regions.
Search continues for 6,000 people nearly four weeks after Nepal flash floods
Nepal continued search operations on Sunday for around 6,000 people still missing nearly four weeks after flash floods killed more than 1,400. The August 26 disaster damaged infrastructure, including roads, bridges and hydropower projects. Authorities are also repairing damaged crossings and using DNA testing to identify victims, with nearly 1,300 bodies temporarily buried.
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.
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.
Nepal flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missing
Nepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left over 6,100 people missing. These floods were triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The Bhotekoshi River carried floodwaters downstream, destroying homes, vehicles, roads, and bridges. Authorities have recovered 364 bodies from Chitwan district and 232 from Nawalparasi East. Search and rescue operations continue in the affected northern and central regions of Nepal.
Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,400; over 6,000 still missing
In Nepal, the tragic aftermath of flash floods has claimed more than fourteen hundred lives, while over six thousand people are still missing. The Bhotekoshi River's relentless torrents have obliterated homes and critical infrastructure. Rescuers face immense hurdles in identifying the deceased, as DNA testing becomes indispensable for confirming victims after their extended time submerged in water.
Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China support
Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal.
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.
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.
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 1,252 as PM Balendra Shah flags climate change link
The death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has surged to 1,243. Rescuers are searching for trapped individuals in tunnels and underground powerhouses. Prime Minister Balendra Shah highlighted the disaster's link to climate change for international discussion. Families are holding symbolic funerals for hundreds of missing locals and foreigners.
Indian tunnel rescue experts join effort to reach trapped workers in Nepal's hydropower projects
An Indian team arrived in Nepal to assist with rescue operations. Rescuers are working to clear debris from flooded hydropower tunnels. Many workers remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods occurred. Nepal has requested foreign expertise for specialized tasks and bridge construction.
Nepal Disaster Authority issues fresh Bhote Koshi alert as river flow surges, flood threat grows
Nepal's disaster authority issued an urgent warning for the Bhote Koshi River. This alert follows recent catastrophic flash floods which caused significant damage. The death toll from the earlier floods has now tragically risen to 675 people. Emergency teams continue searching for 2,418 individuals still missing after the deluge. Four Indian nationals trapped at a hydropower project were successfully rescued.
Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations halted in Trishuli as heavy rain raises river level
Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region are temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have evacuated people from areas surrounding the rising river as a precautionary measure. Over fifteen thousand security personnel were deployed for search and rescue operations in affected areas. Many people have been rescued, including workers from hydropower tunnels and foreign tourists. Efforts are underway to restore essential services and coordinate international relief support.
Nepal declines foreign rescue help, South Korea says it is 'negotiating'
Nepal's foreign ministry stated no foreign assistance is needed for rescue operations. Security agencies are currently managing all search and rescue efforts effectively. Several countries offered help after hundreds of foreign nationals went missing in the disaster. The government cited its own teams were handling the situation adequately. This decision comes after a devastating flash flood killed nearly 500 people.
"She was coming for Raksha Bandhan": Brother of NRI woman missing in Nepal after flash flood
An NRI couple from Vadodara is missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods struck the country. The family has appealed to the Indian government for swift rescue efforts and intensified operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern and assured support for Nepal's relief assistance. Nepal's flash floods have caused significant casualties, with hundreds reported missing and injured.
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