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Flash Flooding Devastates Nepal as Jury Deliberates in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial | Aug. 27World

Flash floods and mudslides devastated areas along the Nepal-China border this week, killing hundreds and leaving more than 1,000 people missing. More than 500 foreigners are among those missing, including an estimated 65 Americans. Separately, jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children.

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New Nepal flood warnings as 1,400 tourists and locals confirmed missingWorld

Nepal faces fears of further flash floods as rescuers search villages buried in rock and mud for survivors. The catastrophe has left hundreds dead and at least 1,400 tourists and local people missing, with the eventual death toll feared to be much higher. Survivors describe entire families being wiped out, while hundreds of foreign nationals await news of loved ones.

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Timeline: How deadly flash floods unfolded in Nepal and TibetWorld

Flash floods across the Nepal-Tibet border region have killed scores of people and left more than 1,000 missing. The explainer reviews what is known so far and considers what may have caused the catastrophe, including how a glacier collapse can trigger such flooding.

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30 Canadians missing in deadly Nepal-Tibet flash floodsWorld

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-Tibet border after catastrophic floods and mud tore through several communities. Thirty Canadians are among those reported missing.

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Families await news as Nepal floods claim more than 360 livesWorld

A day after a catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal’s Himalayan region, rescue workers recovered bodies from thick mud in Nuwakot district while families sought information about missing relatives. Helicopters evacuated rescued children, and search dogs combed debris-filled streets where vehicles and buildings were partly submerged.

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Did a Glacier Collapse Trigger Nepal’s Deadly Floods?World

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border destroyed homes, flooded roads and swept away bridges. Nepali officials say at least 359 people have died and more than 900 are missing, while attention turns to whether a glacier collapse may have started the disaster.

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Glacier collapse may have triggered Nepal flash floodWorld

Experts said a lower section of a glacier broke away near Nepal’s border with Tibet on August 26 and crashed onto the valley floor, possibly setting off a deadly flash flood that killed at least 350 people and left scores missing.

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Glacier collapse unleashes catastrophic downstream floodingWorld

The US Geological Survey says a glacier collapse caused flooding with catastrophic effects downstream. The sudden release of water produced a powerful surge through areas below the glacier, resulting in a devastating flood.

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Many dead and missing after floods and mudslide along Nepal-Tibet borderWorld

Flash floods and a mudslide have devastated communities along the Nepal-China border, leaving many dead and missing. Blocked roads and difficult conditions are hampering rescue efforts, while satellite images point to a glacier collapse behind the flooding. A glacier-dammed lake near the border is raising fresh concerns.

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LIVE: China resumes rescue efforts near Nepal-Tibet border after flood fearsWorld

Chinese authorities have restarted rescue operations near the Nepal-Tibet border, according to state media, after rising water in a newly formed lake raised fears it could burst its banks. Nepal Police says the death toll has reached 475, more than 48 hours after flash floods devastated the Himalayan border region.

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Red Cross mobilises in Nepal after disaster: ‘Entire villages and communities washed out’World

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says Nepal’s immediate challenge is both the scale of destruction and the difficulty of reaching communities cut off after roads, bridges and communications were swept away. Search and rescue and life-saving assistance remain the priority as longer-term recovery planning begins.

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Satellite images show glacier collapse that triggered flooding at Nepal-China borderWorld

Satellite images show that the lower section of a glacier tongue, stretching 1,300 metres across, sheared off and plunged from a cliff into a lake 2,000 metres below, geoscientist Jakob Steiner says. He says climate change contributed and the area was already known to face a high risk of collapse.

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Himalayan disaster: Singapore Red Cross pledges S$50,000 and launches fundraising appealSociety

Countries and organisations worldwide are providing Nepal with cash, supplies and other assistance after devastating floods. The Singapore Red Cross has pledged S$50,000 to support response efforts and is launching a fundraising appeal, with CEO and Secretary-General Benjamin William discussing the initiative.

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Nepal flood death toll rises on Tibet border as AI assists brain surgeryWorld

At least 350 people have died in a catastrophic flash flood on the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region, while more than 1,300 remain missing, including hundreds of tourists and religious pilgrims. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors as experts warn of possible further floods. The podcast also covers AI-assisted brain surgery.

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CNN on scene as more than 270 are killed in China-Nepal floodsWorld

Catastrophic flash floods struck China and Nepal on Wednesday, killing more than 270 people and leaving over 1,300 missing, including at least 700 foreigners. Scientists are still determining the precise cause; the US Geological Survey cited a possible glacial collapse and landslide. Floodwaters submerged villages and destroyed bridges.

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Himalayan disaster: Gyirong Port among the first places hit by mud and debris torrentWorld

A closer look at the flash floods along the Nepal-China border suggests that heavy rain was not the trigger. Scientists believe a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border began the disaster: satellite analysis shows the lower section broke away at about 5,200 metres, plunged roughly 1,200 metres and gathered rock, sediment and other debris as it descended.

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Himalayan disaster: Authorities warn an upstream blockage in Tibet could trigger another floodWorld

A day after catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, more than 1,000 missing people are being sought in a race against time. Authorities also warn that an apparent blockage upstream in Tibet could give way and cause another devastating deluge. Nine Singaporeans are among hundreds of travellers from over two dozen countries still unaccounted for.

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What are the challenges in responding to the Nepal floods?World

Tommaso Della Longa, spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, discusses the difficulties of disaster response, the urgent aid communities need and the growing risk of future catastrophes as climate change intensifies.

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