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Kathmandu: A sudden and massive flood swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, killing nearly 100 people, leaving over 750 missing, including 133 Indian nationals, and causing widespread destruction in settlements along the river. The flooding also damaged at least a dozen hydropower projects, officials said. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am local time, with the waters reportedly coming from the Tibet side. The disaster affected Rasuwa and Dhading districts, which border Tibet, as well as Nuwakot district, southwest of Kathmandu. The sudden rise in the river's water level caused extensive damage in Timure in…

Kathmandu: Amid large-scale devastation caused by Nepal flash flood, several dramatic visuals have surfaced on the social media showing a massive bridge collapsing and being swept away as powerful flash-flood waters surge through Malekhu in Nepal’s Dhading District. In the terrifying videos, the raging waters can be seen battering the bridge before the structure gives way and is swept away by the force of the flood. The videos are from the Malekhu Bridge in Gajuri Rural Municipality-2, where the flooding has highlighted the growing threat to roads and bridges during Nepal’s ongoing monsoon season. 105 Indians and 37 NRIs among…

Kathmandu: Spiritual leader Sadhguru on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over flash floods along the Tibet-China border in Nepal, which swept away an immigration office housing a Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrim group. Issuing a statement, Sadhguru said 77 pilgrims and three volunteers associated with the Isha Foundation were at the ill-fated center during the tragedy. He said while 495 people from 21 groups have returned safely, hundreds of pilgrims remain in Tibet and Nepal. Sadhguru confirms he is personally present in the region Moreover, Sadhguru confirmed he is personally present in the region to coordinate rescue and relief efforts alongside local authorities. “A terrible…

Kathmandu: Nepal was on Wednesday hit by a severe flash flood, leading to loss of lives, reports of missing persons and extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other infrastructure. The floods also swept away villages and areas along the Bhote Koshi River near the Tibet border, with Rasuwa and neighbouring districts among the worst affected. The Nepal government gave the latest update and said the death toll had risen to 98 at the time of reporting, while hundreds of people remained missing. Amid these developments, Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority shared the before-and-after satellite images…

Beijing: India and China have agreed on eight key outcomes aimed at maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and improving the broader management of their border. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25). India's Special Representative and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's Special Representative Wang Yi held in-depth discussions on the boundary question during the meeting. The latest round of talks focused not only on the long-standing boundary issue but also on mechanisms to prevent misunderstandings…

Kathmandu: Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday urged the people of the Himalayan nation to stand united after devastating flood on Wednesday killed at least 98 people. "The pain and loss you have suffered is not small. But I want to assure you that you are not alone in this difficult time -- the state is with you with all its means and resources," Shah said in a statement posted to social media. Here's what Balen Shah said on nepal floods   "Please be patient. The government takes full responsibility for your rescue, treatment, food and shelter. In times of…

Kathmandu: Floods wreaked havoc in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26) after a sudden rise in the Bhote Koshi River inundated Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving more than 90 people dead and hundreds, including foreign nationals, missing. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time), affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet, officials said. It then spread to Dhading, Nuwakot and Chitawan districts, damaging at least four permanent bridges and a few temporary ones. Ice avalanche triggered deadly floods? Authorities are investigating the cause of the devastating flash flood, with initial assessments suggesting that…

Kathmandu: Nepal, a country defined by its towering mountains, deep river valleys and fragile Himalayan terrain, has repeatedly faced devastating floods and landslides. Wednesday's flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district has once again exposed the vulnerability of communities, travellers and critical infrastructure to sudden water surges. At least 22 people have been confirmed dead so far, and preliminary figures from the Nepal Tourism Board show 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, have been reported missing from affected areas. Among the foreign nationals are 105 Indians. As per details, the flood entered Nepal from…