What are the latest news in Nepal?
The major news in Nepal centers on a massive disaster and its ongoing response:
- Devastating Flash Floods and Avalanche: A catastrophic glacial collapse and avalanche near the Nepal–Tibet border on August 26 triggered massive debris flows and flash floods along the Lhende, Bhotekoshi, and Trishuli rivers. The disaster heavily struck districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha, completely wiping out border infrastructure at Gyirong/Rasuwagadhi. -The Kathmandu Post+ 1——–
- High Casualties and Missing Persons: The confirmed death toll has climbed past 600, with over 2,000 individuals still reported missingincluding local residents, hydropower workers, and foreign tourists/pilgrims.- The Hindu———
- Tunnel Rescues and Infrastructure Damage: The Nepali Army and disaster teams are carrying out urgent search operations, particularly focusing on workers trapped inside underground powerhouses and tunnels across several major hydropower projects along the Trishuli corridor. Dozens of bridges and extensive sections of key highway corridors have been destroyed.- The Kathmandu Post+ 1———
- Ongoing Secondary Threat: Authorities and scientists remain on high alert monitoring newly formed barrier lakes upstream in the border region due to the risk of secondary breaches and further surges of water. -Wikipedia——–