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Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters
Early warnings and shared data will move only as fast as Beijing’s security concerns allow.
At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areasNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?The...
Before-and-after satellite photos of Nepal offer scientists more clues into cause of devastating floods
The flooding on Wednesday killed hundreds of people in Nepal and Tibet, and hundreds more are missing, including foreigners and pilgrims
Chinese control of information hampers assessment of Tibet flood damage
Scale of devastation emerges in Nepal as reporters reach disaster area, but Chinese state media focus more on rescue effortsNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesIn the days since an enormous glacier in the Himalayas snapped away from a mountaintop...
China hiding scale of Tibet floods, rights group says as Nepal death toll rises to 469
The International Campaign for Tibet says Chinese authorities are restricting information from flood-hit Kyirong County, raising concerns over casualties, relief efforts and the safety of local residents.
Concerns of more flooding in Nepal with over 1,200 still missing
Scientists believe a partial glacier collapse caused a deadly wall of water that flooded villages and towns on the Nepal and Tibet border. Now, rescue workers are urgently searching for the hundreds of people who have been reported missing.
Rescuers grapple with mountain of challenges after the Nepal-Tibet floods
Emergency services are rushing to find survivors and treat the wounded after a devastating flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing. But the remote...
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
The ‘Asian water tower’ is starting to wobble, computer simulations show
“Asia’s water tower” is heading towards a more unpredictable and unstable future, according to a new study measuring the Tibetan Plateau’s stability. The study, published on August 21 in Nature Communications, examined the entropy of the region to gauge...
Anand to provide update as Nepal, China flood death toll crosses 500
The federal government will provide an update on Canada's response to the devasting flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-China border, near the autonomous region of Tibet.
Mount Kailash, Sacred to 4 Faiths, Drew Pilgrims Lost in Nepal and Tibet Floods
The peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
Lai offers condolences over deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Taipei, Aug. 28 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Friday offered his condolences to those affected by deadly floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border and expressed hope that recovery efforts would proceed safely and swiftly.
Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait
Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
'Ran for our lives': Flood survivors recount terrifying escape from Nepal-Tibet disaster
Survivors of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, some still missing family members, shared harrowing accounts of their escape from raging floodwaters that brought devastation to the Himalayan border region, leaving more than 550 people dead and...
Nepal and Tibet : around 93,000 people affected, according to the Red Cross
The death toll continues to rise in the Nepal and Tibet floods as the situation remains fast-moving. The Red Cross says around 93,000 people have been affected. International aid is arriving from several countries, but rescue efforts have been...
Nepal-Tibet disaster linked to climate change – a glaciologist explains
Glacier melt is partly responsible for the disaster along the border with Tibet and Nepal. An expert explains why this is a growing issue for the world.
Experts warn more flooding might hit Nepal. And, Fed chairman to give key address
As the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.
Nepal-Tibet flood: this is the cost of not acting in the face of the climate crisis | Sunil Acharya
Nepalis and Tibetans must not pay the price – with their lives, livelihoods and money meant for education and health – for global heating caused by wealthy statesSunil Acharya is an international climate policy and just transition specialist based...
Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet
Hundreds of people were killed by devastating flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away roads, bridges and entire villages. More than 1,000 people are still missing.
How to help after Nepal and Tibet's catastrophic floods
Humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to aid survivors along the Nepal-China border after catastrophic floods struck the region Wednesday
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
Nepal-Tibet disaster: Singapore to contribute US$100,000 as seed money for Red Cross fundraising
The contribution will support humanitarian relief efforts in Nepal and address the immediate needs of affected communities, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Could the China-Nepal disaster spur a safety rethink for a flagship rail project?
This week’s devastating floods on the China-Nepal border could be a catalyst for joint early-warning systems, particularly in relation to a proposed rail link between the countries. Rescuers were still struggling on Thursday to reach Gyirong Port in the...





















