Category Archives: South Asia

Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500 — ‘Don’t need help’

The Balen Shah-led govt has decided that Nepali security agencies should lead the operation

Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as China raises concerns over of fresh washout threat

Authorities are closely monitoring the lake, rainfall and downstream areas, while identifying communities that could [...]

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ICIMOD said Trishuli at Galchhi rose by as much as nine metres —: The wider industry impact

A torrent of muddy water flows through the Trishuli River following a flash flood triggered [...]

China’s ministry of water resources said it was tracking the lake: The wider industry impact

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a muddy river bank with debris is [...]

Nearly two-thirds of a high-altitude glacier near the Nepal-Tibet: The wider industry impact

Glacial collapse behind Nepal’s ‘catastrophic’ floods

Trump said Washington had been in contact with Nepalese leaders and was ready to provide help

Trump said the US had spoken with Nepalese leadership and offered assistance following the floods.

Ministry of external affairs on Thursday set up a round-the-clock special control room in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Thursday set up a round-the-clock special control room [...]

What caused the catastrophe, and what could happen next — Nepal floods

What triggered the disaster and could more danger follow?

Jaiswal also said 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu had been rescued following the floods, while

Search on for missing people as Nepal flood toll rises

‘OMG, OMG!’ Villagers run for life as flash flood chases them after engulfing bridge – watch video

People running away for safety as from huge wave