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Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Tibet, Hundreds of Miles North of Himalayan Flood
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Tibet region late on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers in northern Tibet, GFZ said. The epicenter was hundreds of miles...
Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’
A visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.
At least 90 Americans reported missing after devastating flooding hit Nepal and Tibet
A large number of the missing individuals were participating in a pilgrimage to Tibet’s Mount Kailash
Satellite imagery shows extensive damage from Nepal-Tibet border floods
Advocates call on Chinese authorities to allow information transparency in Tibet’s rescue and relief efforts.
Survivors Describe Race to Escape Nepal–Tibet Flood as Families Search for Missing
One traveler described fleeing the floodwater in a vehicle; others were still trying to reach relatives and colleagues at Gyirong Port.
Deadly Nepal flood reveals how climate change is unraveling in the Himalayas
The devastating floods that have swept through the Nepal–Tibet border region are first and foremost a human tragedy
How a collapsing glacier may have caused the catastrophic Nepal floods
A series of flash floods has destroyed villages in parts of Nepal and Tibet, as experts say a falling glacier likely triggered a chain reaction of events that could get worse.
Religious pilgrims from Canada at building swept away in Tibet-Nepal border floods
Group was in a border control building at the time of disaster; it is unclear whether they are among the 30 total missing Canadian nationals
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters | Editorial
Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced tooThousands of people in Nepal and Tibet are in desperate need of emergency assistance following Wednesday’s disaster. With 360 people...
Nepal’s devastating floods reveal the danger of ‘cascading hazards’ in Himalayas
One disaster can create the conditions for the next.
How does a collapsing glacier turn into a lethal wall of mud and water? An expert explains what happened in Nepal
A group of 50 Himalayan hazard experts is providing rapid analysis of the event. Here’s what they’ve found so far.
Nepal’s catastrophic flood shows disaster preparedness must be a shared responsibility
What responsibilities do governments, researchers, humanitarian organizations, and corporations have for the conditions that repeatedly turn hazards into human catastrophes?
Doval-Wang Yi Meeting Raises Hope Of Xi’s Participation In BRICS Summit – Analysis
Key Takeaways: India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, but Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance is still unconfirmed after he skipped the 2025 Brazil BRICS meeting and the 2023 New Delhi G20 summit amid...
‘Tsunami from the sky:’ floods leave trail of devastation in Nepal and Tibet - The Latest
Hundreds of people are missing or have been killed after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Entire villages have been destroyed, many of which are popular pilgrimage and trekking destinations for tourists. Lucy Hough talks...
Growing Dammed Lake Threatens 2nd Flood at Nepal–Tibet Disaster Zone
The lake has expanded and was overflowing as China warned of high breach risk and Nepal urged downstream communities to stay away from riverbanks.
Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings flood lake could burst
Flash floods have killed at least 359 people while homes and infrastructure have been swept awayNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesWhat caused the flash flood in Nepal and Tibet?The international community was scrambling to get aid into flood-stricken parts...
1,300 missing after floods devastate Nepal, Tibet
NUWAKOT, Nepal — Rescue teams scoured devastated zones on Thursday for more than 1,300 people missing a day after flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 270, sweeping away entire villages.Homes were engulfed and vehicles...
Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive Nepal-Tibet flash flood using verified video.
Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst
Search and rescue operations are still underway in the debris-strewn valleys and hillsides, with nearly 1000 people still missing after Wednesday's flood struck the border regions of Nepal and China's Tibet, killing at least 362 people.
What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?
A glacial collapse registering as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border on Wednesday morningHundreds of people have died in catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. Here’s what we know so far about what caused the disaster.With Reuters...
Why were so many Indian pilgrims in Tibet during the Himalayan mudslide disaster?
Hundreds of Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic Himalayan flood. They include several pilgrims doing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a mountain in Tibet that holds sacred significance for Hinduism, Buddhism,...
The Tibet-Nepal Flood Is a Himalayan Climate Security Warning
The catastrophic flood this week proves that Tibet needs to be at the center of international climate security discussions.
Climate disasters are ravaging government budgets – aid works best when paid upfront
Most climate aid arrives after the disaster. A handful of countries are proving it doesn’t have to.
Terrifying CCTV shows people fleeing seconds before floodwaters engulf Nepal-Tibet border crossing
CCTV footage from Nepal shows people fleeing seconds before powerful floodwaters overtook a border crossing between Nepal and the Tibet region.
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