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Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Grief-stricken Nepalis entered the traditional Hindu last day of mourning on Monday for the hundreds who died in the catastrophic flood along the country's border with China even as the government kept search operations going after four miracle rescues

Nepal rescuers focus on 900 hydropower workers, 121 could be trapped in tunnels, officials say

Nepal rescuers focus on 900 hydropower workers, 121 could be trapped in tunnels, officials say

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Ju-min Park KATHMANDU/BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Nepali rescuers searched on Monday for more than 100 hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels days after four miracle rescues from the wreckage of catastrophic floods that laid waste to towns and villages

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill 1,300

Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember people who died in the Aug. 26 floods with government offices lowering flags and family members concluding mourning rituals

At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port

At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port

By Nicoco Chan and Tingshu Wang GYIRONG, China, Sept 6 (Reuters) - About 20 Chinese rescue workers in bright orange operated excavators, shovels and ground-penetrating radar detectors on Sunday in an effort to find hundreds of people missing since a tsunami-like mudslide destroyed China’s main

South Korea Pledges $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Nepal Through IFRC for Flood Recovery

South Korea Pledges $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Nepal Through IFRC for Flood Recovery

South Korea has committed to providing stronger support for Nepal's flood recovery efforts, including a pledge of USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). This commitment was made during talks in Kathmandu, where South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reaffirmed Seoul's dedication to Nepal's long-term rehabilitation following the August 26 Bhote Koshi flood. In addition to financial aid, South Korea will also supply approximately KRW 130 million in relief supplies. The discussions also focused on accelerating search operations for nine South Korean nationals who went missing after the flood at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project in Rasuwa. The two nations further engaged in dialogue concerning climate-related loss and damage, trade, investment, technology, and labor cooperation.

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people

Nepal holds a day of mourning after floods kill at least 1,300 people

Nepal is holding a day of mourning to remember those killed in the August 26 floods

At flood-destroyed border, China teams scour ruins of once-busy port

At flood-destroyed border, China teams scour ruins of once-busy port

By Nicoco Chan and Tingshu Wang GYIRONG, China, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Chinese officials said on Sunday that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search continued for hundreds still missing after a tsunami-like mudslide destroyed China's main border crossing with Nepal.

Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting

Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting

Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding

Monsoon Winds Bring Widespread Rainfall and Storms to Nepal, Heavy Rains Expected in Hilly Regions

Monsoon Winds Bring Widespread Rainfall and Storms to Nepal, Heavy Rains Expected in Hilly Regions

Monsoon winds are currently influencing the entirety of Nepal, with the monsoon low-pressure line positioned north of its usual location. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has indicated that several parts of the country are likely to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The Himalayan and hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces are at the highest risk for heavy rainfall. Additionally, hilly areas of Karnali, and the hilly and Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces are also expected to receive significant precipitation. Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is anticipated across many parts of the country, with Himalayan areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki potentially experiencing moderate rain or snowfall with thunderstorms. The Kathmandu Valley is forecast to remain cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms, and maximum temperatures between 27–29°C. Tarai plains, including Dhangadi and Nepalgunj, are also expected to see widespread rainfall and...

Tran Phu Commune Prepares Extensive Evacuation Plans for Category 3 Storms and Flash Floods

Tran Phu Commune Prepares Extensive Evacuation Plans for Category 3 Storms and Flash Floods

Tran Phu commune in Vietnam is implementing comprehensive disaster preparedness plans in anticipation of Category 3 storms and flash floods. Given its hilly terrain and low-lying areas near the Bui River, the commune faces a constant risk of flooding during the rainy season. According to Nguyen Manh Ha, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune, these plans are tailored to the specific topographical features and risks of each area. For a Category 3 storm, the commune expects to evacuate 4,752 people from 1,188 households. In the event of heavy rain and flash floods causing the Bui River to reach 8 meters at Yen Duyet, relocation plans are being considered for 11,991 people from 2,997 households in high-risk areas like Khon Duy and My Tien villages. Local authorities are prepared to coordinate evacuations to Phu Nghia commune if necessary. The commune has also established a 150-person disaster prevention and control task force, including officials, soldiers, militia, and local security forces, ...

Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood

Chinese national rescued from Nepal tunnel 10 days after flash flood

By Sahana Bajracharya, Navesh Chitrakar and Joseph Campbell KATHMANDU, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, authorities said, 10 days after a wall of ice, rock and mud tore through a Himalayan valley, killing more than 1,300 people.

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal have pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country