Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 389
The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has risen to 389, with rescue operations ongoing in affected regions.
Disaster Management
Mauritania Coast Guard Rescues 161 Migrants Bound for Canary Islands
Mauritanian authorities intercepted a migrant boat with 161 people aboard, including 17 children, off the country's coast on Thursday.
Nepal Flash Flood: Scientists Point to Climate-Fueled Mountain Risks
A deadly flash flood in Nepal highlights how climate change is destabilizing mountain landscapes, making catastrophic debris flows more likely.
Around 90 Americans Missing After Deadly Floods Hit Nepal-Tibet Border
About 90 US citizens are unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border, killing hundreds. Three Americans have been rescued.
Himalayan Flash Flood Kills Hundreds, Leaves Over 1,000 Missing
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused a flash flood killing at least 359 people, with nearly 1,000 missing, including many foreign trekkers and pilgrims.
Indian Tourists Airlifted to Safety After Nepal Flash Floods
Indian tourists rescued by helicopter in Nepal after flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse swept through the region.
Himalayan Flash Floods Kill 353, Leave Over 1,300 Missing
A glacier collapse triggered flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 353 people and leaving over 1,300 missing.
Nepal Floods: Hundreds Missing After Glacier Collapse Triggers Mud Torrent
A glacier collapse in Nepal unleashed a deadly flood, killing 353 and leaving over 1,300 missing in the Himalayan region.
Nepal Floods: Hundreds Missing After Glacier Collapse Triggers Devastation
Rescuers search for hundreds missing after a glacier collapse caused catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border, leaving widespread destruction.
India airlifts relief to Nepal as hundreds remain missing after floods
India dispatches two aircraft with relief supplies to Nepal after devastating floods leave hundreds dead and missing, including 288 Indians.
Nepal's Deadly Flood Points to Growing Glacier Hazards in a Warming Himalaya
A glacier collapse likely caused Nepal's deadly flash flood, highlighting the increasing dangers of warming in the Hindu Kush Himalaya.
China, Nepal coordinate rescue after cross-border mudslide; hundreds missing
China and Nepal are jointly searching after a mudslide near Gyirong Port left hundreds missing, including nearly 100 Chinese citizens.
Tibet Glacier Collapse Kills 3, Leaves 558 Missing Near Nepal Border
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused deadly floods and mudslides, killing three and leaving 558 missing near the Nepal-China border.
Torrential Rain Batters North-Central Japan, Triggering Floods and Landslides
Severe flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures strand residents, close roads, and cut power to over 1,000 homes.
Climate change raises risk of Himalayan flood disasters, scientists say
Scientists say climate change is increasing the risk of catastrophic Himalayan floods, though the exact cause of this week's deadly event remains under analysis.
Glacial Collapse Triggers Flash Floods, Wreaking Havoc in Nepal's Nuwakot District
A glacial collapse caused flash floods in Nepal's Nuwakot district, destroying buildings, burying vehicles, and leaving residents with nothing.
Nepal Flood: 476 Foreign Tourists From 29 Countries Missing
Nepal's tourism board reports 476 foreigners from 29 countries missing after floods; India tops the list with 177 nationals.
Global Aid Flows to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods
International aid, including cash and supplies, heads to Nepal after flash floods kill more than 160 and leave hundreds missing.
Himalayan Flash Floods Leave Nearly 1,500 Missing Across Nepal and Tibet
A catastrophic flood in the Himalayas has left nearly 1,500 people missing in Nepal and Tibet, including hundreds of foreign nationals.
34 Australians Missing After Devastating Himalayan Floods
At least 34 Australians are missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and China, with over 160 confirmed dead and hundreds unaccounted for.