China avoids international scrutiny by silencing info about Tibetan deaths in flood disaster: Report

Lhasa, Sep 3 China’s refusal to share information regarding casualties following the devastation caused by flooding triggered by a glacial collapse in Tibet fits into the long-standing policy of Chinese authorities to suppress information whenever Tibetans suffer disproportionately. By not sharing information regarding the deaths of Tibetans in flooding, China has been avoiding international scrutiny … Read more

Nepal Wants Climate Polluters To Pay: Why Kathmandu Is Seeking Compensation For Deadly Floods

What was a devastating flash flood in Nepal has now turned into a global climate debate. The flood killed more than 1,000 people and caused extensive damage across the Himalayan country. But Kathmandu is now arguing that the cost of such disasters should not fall entirely on vulnerable countries like Nepal. Nepal’s foreign minister has … Read more

India and Belgium call for dialogue, diplomatic engagement on West Asia crisis

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held discussions in New Delhi on Thursday regarding the ongoing situation in West Asia, highlighting the necessity for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to resolve regional challenges peacefully. The talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever in New Delhi … Read more

As death toll nears 1300, Nepal seeks international assistance for recovery and reconstruction

Kathmandu, Sep 3 The Nepali government on Thursday informed the foreign diplomatic community in Nepal that the Himalayan nation would seek further international assistance for the recovery and reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the recent Bhote Koshi floods. The death toll from the Rasuwa flood disaster had reached 1,252 by Thursday noon, with 4,216 people … Read more

Nepal Floods: US military aircraft delivers 5,000 specialised disaster victim recovery supplies

 As disaster relief operations kick into full swing in Nepal following the devastating August 26 Bhote Koshi floods, the United States has sent additional humanitarian and disaster response assistance to the Himalayan nation. Sharing the details in a post on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who is also the Special Envoy for South … Read more

Nepal Police operate makeshift zip line to help residents cross river in flood-hit Trishuli

 A makeshift zip line has restored connectivity between communities in flood-hit Trishuli after bridges were destroyed by floods, with Nepal Police assisting in its operation. The temporary arrangement has provided a vital link for people stranded on the other side of the river following the destruction of bridges and road connectivity. Local resident Muhammad Ameer … Read more

Why should the Nepal floods not be surprising?

 The latest incident of flash floods in Nepal has drawn the attention of the world towards the geologically fragile Himalayan region, which has been warming rapidly, experiencing glacier retreat, snowmelt and degradation of permafrost, which can remove the cement covering on the mountain slopes. In the 26 August 2026 incident, the evidence available so far … Read more

Trapped in tunnels: Death toll surpasses 1,200 in Nepal as PM Shah calls for global climate action

The death toll in the disastrous floods of Nepal rose to 1,200 as rescue teams battled the rains and debris in efforts to look for people stranded in the underground hydropower tunnels of Bhotekoshi River. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported the deaths as 1,204 across eight districts, as 4,216 are still … Read more

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Yellow Alert Issued In Key Districts, Landslides Disrupt Several Routes | Forecast

Continuous rainfall has kept several parts of Uttarakhand on alert, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for heavy rain for several districts from September 3 to September 7. While the Char Dham Yatra is continuing, pilgrims have been advised to remain cautious as landslides and debris continue to affect mountain roads. … Read more

Around 100 Nepalese nationals missing in Tibet following flash floods

Kathmandu: Around 100 Nepalese nationals have been missing following the devastating flash floods that originated on the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepal’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri has said. More than 1,200 people have been killed while over 4,875 people remain missing a week after the flash floods devastated several towns and villages in the country. … Read more