Xizang Mudslide: Rescue Teams Push Into Remote Gyirong Port
Rescue teams reach Xizang's mudslide-hit Gyirong Port on foot, with 16 dead and 546 missing after a Nepal-origin glacier break.
Disaster Management
Nepal Floods: Chitwan District Turns to Temporary Burials as Bodies Pile Up
Overwhelmed by flood victims, Nepal's Chitwan district begins temporary burials of unidentified bodies, raising concerns about Hindu cremation traditions.
Nepal Begins Mass Burials of Unidentified Flood Victims as Search Continues
Nepal has begun mass burials of unidentified flood victims in Chitwan, with over 3,000 still missing after a glacial flash flood.
8 Assam Residents Rescued in Nepal as Flood Death Toll Crosses 730
Eight Assam residents rescued in Nepal after flash floods; death toll reaches 734 with thousands still missing.
RSS Chief Recalls 1996 Charkhi Dadri Crash, the World's Deadliest Mid-Air Collision
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat recalled the 1996 Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision, the world's deadliest, and volunteers' relief work.
Pakistani Nurse Who Saved Newborn in Hospital Fire to Receive National Honour
Nurse Razia Noreen, who saved a newborn from a deadly hospital nursery fire in Islamabad, will receive Pakistan's Sitara-i-Khidmat award and a cash prize.
Suspected diarrhoea outbreak: Krishna district orders closure of non-veg markets in Kankipadu
Krishna district officials have temporarily shut non-vegetarian markets in Kankipadu after suspected diarrhoea cases. Collector says situation is under control.
Rescuers Battle Vast Terrain and Weather After China-Nepal Border Mudslide
A glacier collapse caused a massive mudslide on the China-Nepal border, killing 16 and leaving 546 missing on the Chinese side, with rescue hampered by terrain and weather.
Nepal issues fresh flood alert as Bhotekoshi waters rise, toll crosses 690
Nepal issued fresh flood warnings for three districts after China flagged increased upstream water flow. The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet has reached 691.
Rescuers battle terrain, weather after deadly China-Nepal border mudslide
A glacier collapse caused a massive mudslide on the China-Nepal border, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing as rescuers face extreme terrain and weather.
Himalayan Glacier Collapse: Rescue Teams Race Against Time as Death Toll Crosses 750
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas has killed over 750 people and left thousands missing across Nepal and China, triggering a massive and complex cross-border rescue operation.
GAIL pipeline leak on Samruddhi Expressway triggers overnight traffic diversion
A gas leak from a GAIL pipeline near Takliwadi forced a precautionary traffic diversion on the Samruddhi Expressway; normal movement resumed by Sunday morning.
India sends 68.5 tonnes of aid, tunnel experts to flood-hit Nepal
India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief material, tunnel experts and forensic teams to Nepal to assist in rescue efforts after devastating flash floods.
Nepal mudslide rescue hampered as roads remain buried, 734 dead
Rescuers in Nepal struggle to reach mudslide-hit areas as roads remain buried. 734 bodies recovered, 2,498 missing.
Nepal Floods: Headmaster's Quick Action Saves 1,643 Students
A Nepali headmaster's swift response—ringing the bell, moving students to high ground, and turning back buses—saved 1,643 lives as flash floods destroyed his school.
GAIL Pipeline Leak Near Samruddhi Expressway Prompts 24-km Traffic Diversion
A gas leak from a GAIL pipeline near the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra led to a 24-km traffic diversion on Saturday evening as a precaution.
Nepal's Dhading Residents Evacuate as Fresh Flood Warnings Issued
Residents in Nepal's Dhading district moved to higher ground after fresh flood warnings, triggered by increased upstream water flow reported by China.
Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods: Death Toll Crosses 690, Thousands Missing
Flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed over 690 people, with thousands still missing and rescue efforts ongoing.
California rescuers save climber stranded on 6-inch Sierra Nevada ledge
A climber stranded on a 6-inch ledge in California's Sierra Nevada was rescued overnight by volunteer teams from Mono County.
Nepal seeks early power imports from India after floods hit hydropower
Nepal has requested early electricity imports from India after floods damaged hydropower plants, cutting generation by around 550 MW.