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Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly flood
Recent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are becoming more frequent. Scientists are investigating a recent rock-ice avalanche as the cause of the August 26 flood. Si…
Climate Breakdown: Nepal Flash Flood and the Looming Extinction of the Himalayan Glaciers
About 2 billion people in the world -- a fourth of humankind -- depend on glacier melt for their water.
Fast-swelling lakes trigger fresh flood warnings in Nepal and China
At least 469 people have been confirmed dead, a toll that's expected to rise in the coming days after fast-moving waters swept through villages, wiping out bridges, roads and entire settlements
China issues Level-IV alert after devastating flash floods at Nepal border
China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. China's Ministry of Wat…
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
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
Nepal floods: 469 killed as rescue operations continue
Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded.
Flash floods in Nepal, China leave nationals from over 30 countries missing
The disaster has affected trekkers, tourists, pilgrims, residents and workers, with multiple countries reporting nationals unaccounted for across the region.
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and disaster-related developments present a mixed picture: strong external-sect…
Bhotekoshi floods: 667 foreign tourists, Nepalis still missing
Kathmandu, Sugust 28: The Nepal Tourism Board has said that 667 tourists and Nepali nationals from 32 countries are still unaccounted for following the floods in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. According to the Nepal Tourism Board’s update as of Thursday even…
Nepal flash flood nightmare may not be over as another disaster threat rises while rescue hopes fade
Nepal flash floods have killed nearly 400 people and thousands remain missing as rescue teams continue searching devastated towns and valleys. Authorities are racing to rescue survivors and deliver supplies as fresh flooding risks grow from a debris-blocked B…
Bhotekoshi flood: 41 bridges destroyed, govt seeks Bailey bridges from India and China
KATHMANDU: Around 40 kilometers of the road linking Rasuwa have been completely damaged by the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River. The flood has disrupted the Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi road section through Betrawati–Mailung. Similarly, around 10 kilomete…
Glacier sheared off, plunged 1.2km before ‘liquid concrete’ flood swamped Nepal
Satellite images analysed by Isro’s national remote sensing centre showed that almost two-thirds of the glacier body had detached. A Sentinel-2 image from Aug 24 showed the glacier intact, while a Landsat-9 image taken after the disaster on Aug 26 revealed a …
W’Cup qualifiers: Junior Female Yellow Greens arrive Tanzania
Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, have arrived in Tanzania as they bid to return to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in Bangladesh and Nepal next year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The ICC U-19 Women’s T20 W…
Trump says US ready to help Nepal with 'anything' as 90 Americans remain unaccounted for
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up an Emergency Response Team to coordinate search and rescue operations, verify information and provide consular assistance to foreign nationals affected by the floods. Rescue teams continue to search affected area…
Catastrophic Glacier Collapse Won't Be the Last
One reason authorities in Nepal were caught so off guard by this week's devastating floods and landslides: The skies were clear beforehand. "There was no rain in Nepal, so we were not expecting anything like this," explains Narendra Pariyar, chief district of…
How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas
The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of water, mud and d…
Nepal wants to become vibrant bridge connecting India , China : FM Khanal
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. The developments present a mixed picture of Nepal’s economy, where rapid modernization is occurring alo…
On/Off the Record: Communal conflicts and Loktantrik leaders
By P.R. Pradhan The communal violence that erupted last week in Dewangunj Rural Municipality of Sunsari and quickly spread to other districts is a matter of grave concern. Three young men lost their lives after being shot, while dozens of others sustained inj…
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. PM–Finance Minister power tussle? Wagle launches industry consultations after Balen’s private sector ou…
Trichandra student union chief urges Supreme Court to adopt India’s Lyngdoh Committee model for student politics
KATHMANDU: Govinda Koirala, president of the Free Students’ Union (FSU) at Trichandra Multiple Campus, has urged Nepal’s Supreme Court to constitute an independent committee modeled on India’s Lyngdoh Committee to resolve the ongoing legal dispute over studen…
Bangladeshi national held at Raxaul while trying to enter Nepal | Patna News
Nepal has convened Border Working Committee meeting to address border disputes with India: Foreign Minister
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said the government is pursuing a diplomatic solution to Nepal’s longstanding border disputes with India and has already arranged a meeting of the Border Working Committee as part of the process. Responding to la…
How RSP leaders’ statements are overshadowing the party’s reform narrative
KATHMANDU: When the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) entered the 2022 general elections, it campaigned under the slogan “Choose the Competent.” The message was aimed at promoting candidates with strong educational backgrounds, proven professional records, and e…
‘Energy sector prepared as a prime basis for economic transformation’
KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has claimed that the energy sector has been established as a prime basis for economic transformation. He said this while responding to the queries raised by lawmakers durin…
Tea factories to shut down from today
Kathmandu, June 18: Tea industry owners have announced an indefinite shutdown of tea factories and plantations across the country beginning today, June 18, citing a severe crisis facing Nepal’s tea sector. The decision comes after exports of Nepali tea to Ind…
Is China comfortable with the Balen government?
By Our Reporter Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal concluded his visit to China on June 17. He traveled to China on June 14 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Commun…
Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Govt considering review of free visa, free ticket policy: Labour Minister Minister for Labour, Employme…