Nepal has formed a seven-member expert panel to investigate what really triggered the devastating August 26 Bhotekoshi flash flood, which caused massive loss of life and severely damaged hydropower infrastructure. Led by water policy expert Debesh Belbase, the team includes specialists in hydrology, glaciology, geology, remote sensing and disaster risk reduction. They'll trace the disaster from its source through the Bhotekoshi-Lhende river system, examining whether cascading geological, glacial and hydrological hazards, possibly linked to climate change, were behind the tragedy.


Nepal forms 7-member panel to probe August 26 Bhotekoshi flood from source to downstream 

Four states in the Southwest US could witness severe floods, with some areas receiving as much as 12 inches of rain in the coming days. Experts say this is unprecedented and a foot of rain would be a "1-in-1,000-year event." This has put nearly 10 million Americans at risk of potentially life-threatening flooding. A potentially historic deluge threatens Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and parts of Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches across the region. The intense rainfall could trigger flash floods, and the downpour could be so intense that two to three inches could occur per hour. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that isolated areas could witness 12 inches of rain. Phoenix and Tucson are likely to see between two and four inches before Friday.&nbsp;Meteorologist Tyler Roys warned, "A foot of rain across the region is a 1-in-1,000-year event, and though we do not expect widespread rainfall of 12 inches, it is certainly possible locally." The storm would resemble a "Tropical Rainstorm" and would pose a significant risk of flash floods. &nbsp;<h2>Floodwater washes through Tucson</h2>Arizona is already facing a deluge with floodwaters surging through streets, causing motorists to get stuck. Firefighters in Tucson dealt with three emergencies in half an hour on Wednesday (Sep 16), including rescuing a driver stranded on top of their partially submerged car.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another motorist got stuck in his car at North Alamo Avenue and East Rosewood Street, and was eventually washed away. Rescue teams managed to pull him out. In the third instance, a person was being washed away near Grant Road and Wyatt Drive. He was saved in time.&nbsp;AccuWeather experts said that the current state of the region is common for this time of the year. Winds over the Southwest shift and pull warm, humid air north from Mexico and the Gulf of California, and this moisture rises and turns into thunderstorms. While Colorado, New Mexico and parts of Nevada are in need of rain, sudden heavy rains can bring flash floods. This is expected to be the last major surge of rain for this region, but a strong El Niño might change that.

Massive storms are forecast to sweep through four US states in the coming days, with one of them already feeling the heat. Meteorologists have warned of intense rainfall within a short time, causing flash floods, and a once-in-1,000-year event.

Four states in the Southwest US could witness severe floods, with some areas receiving as much as 12 inches of rain in the coming days. Experts say this is unprecedented and a foot of rain would be a "1-in-1,000-year event." This has put nearly 10 million Americans at risk of potentially life-threatening flooding. A potentially historic deluge threatens Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and parts of Colorado. The National Weather Service has issued widespread flood watches across the region. The intense rainfall could trigger flash floods, and the downpour could be so intense that two to three inches could occur per hour. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that isolated areas could witness 12 inches of rain. Phoenix and Tucson are likely to see between two and four inches before Friday. Meteorologist Tyler Roys warned, "A foot of rain across the region is a 1-in-1,000-year event, and though we do not expect widespread rainfall of 12 inches, it is certainly possible locally." The storm would resemble a "Tropical Rainstorm" and would pose a significant risk of flash floods. Floodwater washes through Tucson Arizona is already facing a deluge with floodwaters surging through streets, causing motorists to get stuck. Firefighters in Tucson dealt with three emergencies in half an hour on Wednesday (Sep 16), including rescuing a driver stranded on top of their partially submerged car. Another motorist got stuck in his car at North Alamo Avenue and East Rosewood Street, and was eventually washed away. Rescue teams managed to pull him out. In the third instance, a person was being washed away near Grant Road and Wyatt Drive. He was saved in time. AccuWeather experts said that the current state of the region is common for this time of the year. Winds over the Southwest shift and pull warm, humid air north from Mexico and the Gulf of California, and this moisture rises and turns into thunderstorms. While Colorado, New Mexico and parts of Nevada are in need of rain, sudden heavy rains can bring flash floods. This is expected to be the last major surge of rain for this region, but a strong El Niño might change that.

Massive storms are forecast to sweep through four US states in the coming days, with one of them already feeling the heat. Meteorologists have warned of intense rainfall within a short time, causing flash floods, and a once-in-1,000-year event.

Flash flood warning for 4 US states as experts warn of '1-in-1,000-year' event

Nepal's flood catastrophe keeps deepening. The death toll from the devastating flash floods near the China border has climbed to 1,341-1,344, while nearly 5,000 people, including 589 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after the disaster struck. Nepal's Foreign Ministry has set up an emergency control room to trace missing citizens and foreigners as DNA sampling continues for unidentified bodies.


Nepal floods: Nepal Foreign Ministry says around 5,000 people still remain missing

For thousands of families across Nepal, the search for loved ones is far from over. While rescue teams have managed to save more than 13,000 people, nearly 5,000 remain missing after catastrophic floods and landslides swept through large parts of the country. The rising death toll highlights the scale of the tragedy, as emergency workers continue round-the-clock operations in challenging conditions. The disaster has left communities shattered and sparked a massive humanitarian response across the region.


Nepal floods: Death toll hits 1,341, thousands still missing

Two workers have been rescued alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal, nine days after devastating floods buried the project under debris.

The workers, identified as Kabir Maharjan and Sanjay Shah, were pulled from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project in Trishuli. Both reportedly suffered injuries to their arms and legs after surviving inside the tunnel.

The dramatic rescue has raised fresh hopes for hundreds of others still believed to be trapped. Local authorities say around 900 workers are missing from 12 hydropower projects, with roughly 500 believed to be inside tunnels.

Nepal floods: Devastating flash floods kill 1,294 people 

Nepal announces business recovery package for flood-hit areas

Nepal on Monday increased the number of deaths to 1,259 and missing to over 4,747 following the devastating flood that swept through a northern of Nepal bordering Tibet (in southern China) last week, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The latest figures reflect an increase of 115 deaths and more than 1,700 new missing persons from the previous count on Nepalese soil alone. 


Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,259

Catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier collapse have devastated Nepal, leaving more than 1,200 people dead and thousands missing. Rescue teams continue a massive search operation as survivors struggle amid widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.


Nepal flash floods: Trishuli riverbed filled with debris, elevated by almost 20 m 

Nepal flash floods | The story of Nuwakot: Once a village, now barren land 

Catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier collapse have devastated Nepal, leaving more than 1,200 people dead and thousands missing. Rescue teams continue a massive search operation as survivors struggle amid widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.

Nepal flash floods: Deadly flash floods kill over 1,204; Thousands still missing 

Nepal's devastating flood disaster has left 1,204 people dead and 4,216 missing. 
As rescuers continue searching through debris, the glacier-linked disaster is also raising fresh concerns for India and the warming Himalayas. 
Watch the full report for the latest details from Nepal and 
the growing threat posed by unstable glaciers.

Nepal floods: 1,204 dead, 4,216 missing as tearful relatives pray for the missing

Nepal floods: 900 Himalayan glaciers threaten India with flood devastation in unseen danger

Nepal's devastating floods have evolved into the biggest challenge of Prime Minister Balen Shah's tenure. With the death toll surpassing 1,000 and thousands still missing, the government faces immense pressure to lead rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts. Rescue teams continue searching for missing residents and trapped hydropower workers as damaged infrastructure hampers operations. The disaster is testing both the government's crisis response and its long-term vision for recovery.

Nepal floods: Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah faces biggest test amid devastating floods

Nepal is facing one of its worst flood disasters in recent history. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach workers trapped inside tunnels as swollen rivers continue to devastate communities. Eyewitnesses describe horrifying scenes of bodies being swept away in raging floodwaters, while dozens of victims have been recovered from homes and riverbanks. Prime Minister Balendra Shah says over 11,000 people have been rescued and power has been restored in some areas, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe as the death toll climbs past 1,127.


Nepal floods: Rescuers battle time as flood death toll soars

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has issued an urgent call for global climate action after last week's devastating Himalayan flood killed at least 939 people and left nearly 4,500 missing. Calling it "not an ordinary" disaster, Shah said it was driven by climate change and urged Nepal to raise the issue strongly with the international community. He stressed the need to protect Himalayan communities, warning that the risks facing the region are growing as glaciers melt and extreme weather events intensify.


Nepal floods: Hundreds believed to be struck in devastated hydropower stations

Nepal floods: PM Balen Shah urges world to act on climate after 939 deaths

A deadly flash flood near ​Nepal's border with Tibet on Wednesday may have been triggered when the lower part of a glacier broke off and ‌crashed on to the valley floor hundreds of metres below, experts said citing satellite imagery from Planet Labs. Around 4,200 people are still missing. It was not clear what caused the glacier to collapse, but Nepali officials have pointed to an earthquake in the region minutes earlier as a possibility.


Nepal floods: Efforts intensified to free workers trapped in hydropower tunnels

Nepal continues to face a devastating flood crisis, five days after a massive wall of mud and water tore through areas near the Nepal-China border.

The reported death toll has climbed to over 900, while around 2,500 people remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams are working through thick debris, destroyed settlements and swollen river valleys in an increasingly difficult search for survivors.

A major focus of the operation is Nepal’s hydropower sector, where hundreds of workers are feared missing. Authorities say around 933 hydropower workers have been reported missing since the floods struck, with more than 100 workers potentially still trapped inside tunnels. Rescue teams are drilling access points, pumping air into tunnels and using cameras to search for signs of life.

Heartbreaking images have also emerged from the disaster zone, including the rescue of a young girl reportedly trapped beneath rubble for days.

Nepal flood crisis: Threat of further landslides makes rescue operation dangerous 

Nepal floods: Over 4,200 still missing amid rescue ops

Nepal floods: Rescue operations enter sixth day, thousands still missing

The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. As communities struggle to recover from the disaster, experts warn that global warming is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are amplifying risks across the Himalayan region. The tragedy has also renewed calls for stronger climate action and greater individual responsibility. As nature sends increasingly urgent warnings, the world faces a critical challenge: adapting to a rapidly changing planet before disasters become even more frequent and severe.


Nepal flash floods: Nearly 390 dead, 1000+ missing

Nepal floods: India sends 37.5 tonnes of relief to Nepal

The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. As communities struggle to recover from the disaster, experts warn that global warming is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are amplifying risks across the Himalayan region. The tragedy has also renewed calls for stronger climate action and greater individual responsibility. As nature sends increasingly urgent warnings, the world faces a critical challenge: adapting to a rapidly changing planet before disasters become even more frequent and severe.

Nepal flood tragedy: A stark warning about climate change

Chinese state media, citing China’s Ministry of Water Resources, warns of an imminent catastrophic hazard along the China Nepal border. A massive barrier lake has formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal, holding an estimated two million cubic meters of water. The lake is already overflowing. Over the next three days, an additional three million cubic meters of water is projected to surge into the basin, escalating the risk of a disastrous breach to critical levels.


Nepal floods: Barrier lake near Nepal border could breach 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 320 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal flash floods: Satellite imagery indicates ice-rock avalanche may have hit area 

As Nepal grapples with one of its deadliest flood disasters, India has intensified rescue and relief efforts. The MEA says 21 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while a special control room has been activated to monitor the situation and assist affected citizens. The floods have severely impacted the Kailash Mansarovar route and left hundreds missing. With the death toll crossing 330, India says its immediate focus remains humanitarian assistance and support for those affected.

India ramps up efforts to rescue Indians in Kathmandu, MEA says 288 Indians uncontactable

Nepal has faced a devastating cycle of earthquakes, floods and landslides for decades. From the catastrophic 2015 Gorkha earthquake that killed more than 9,000 people to the 2023 Jajarkot earthquake that claimed 154 lives and damaged over 19,000 homes, disasters have repeatedly tested the Himalayan nation. The latest deadly floods have once again raised alarm, highlighting Nepal's vulnerability to extreme weather and seismic activity. As the country confronts yet another tragedy, we look back at some of Nepal's deadliest natural disasters and the destruction they left behind.


Nepal's deadly disaster timeline: From earthquakes to devastating floods 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 289 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal flash floods: Ice-rock avalanche may have triggered flash flood

Nepal flash floods: US pledges $500,000 in emergency assistance 

The devastating floods in Nepal have caused infrastructure losses estimated at more than Rs 200 billion ($1.3 billion). The country's energy network has suffered major damage, while 35 concrete bridges and 45 suspension bridges have been destroyed. A vital trade route linking Nepal with China has also been cut off, affecting commerce and transportation. As rescue and recovery operations continue, officials are assessing the full scale of the destruction and the long-term economic impact of one of Nepal's worst flood disasters.


Nepal flood damage tops $1.3 billion as bridges, power network crumble 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 165 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal-Tibet flood disaster: 165 dead, hundreds missing, search continues

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