Disaster Management
Andhra Pradesh on alert as Bay of Bengal system threatens to intensify into severe cyclone
The system is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, with sustained winds of 115–125 kmph and gusts reaching 140 kmph.
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Tibet earthquake kills 16, injures 76 as China evacuates over 12,000 residents, search underway
More than 330 houses were damaged or destroyed in Baqen County, while authorities deployed emergency funds, relief supplies and rescue teams.
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Early warning systems must cover non-rainfall disaster triggers, says climate scientist Tapio Schneider
Climate scientist Tapio Schneider said early warning systems should cover non-rainfall triggers to give downstream communities crucial minutes to respond.
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 1,127 as India, China deploy tunnel rescue teams
The Nepal Police also reported that nine bodies have been recovered in India.
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Nepal floods: Fresh alerts issued as rescue efforts continue, death toll reaches 1,050
More than 600 hydropower workers remain out of contact as Nepal struggles to reach those trapped in tunnels.
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INDIA
West Bengal launches 'Arjun Vahini' for disaster response
The force will be tasked with responding to disasters and emergencies, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
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Nepal floods: Rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises to 939
Thousands remain missing as rescue teams search for survivors and workers trapped in flooded hydropower tunnels.
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 788; over 2,500 remain missing as rescue operations continue
The World Health Organisation released emergency fund while India and US sent immediate humanitarian assistance to Nepal.
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Nepal raises billions in relief funds as flood death toll reaches 675
The Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund has received more than रु2.295 billion as companies and individuals contribute to flood relief.
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Nepal authorities warn of fresh rainfall as flood rescue operations continue
The warning comes as rescuers continue search operations amid intermittent rainfall and rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River.
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 675, over 2,400 missing| August 29 Highlights
More than 2,400 people remain missing as search-and-rescue operations continue across eight affected districts
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Nepal’s disaster-prone landscape: What makes it vulnerable | Explained
Over the years, Nepal has witnessed deadly earthquakes, landslides, flash floods and avalanches, causing widespread loss of life and destruction across the country.
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Nepal warns of fresh flood risk as search continues for missing people
A newly formed barrier lake upstream of the Bhote Koshi River raises fears of another flood surge as rescue efforts continue.
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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 392, nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms| August 27 Highlights
The mid-morning flash flood wreaked havoc across three districts, sweeping away people, homes, vehicles and critical infrastructures.
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Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations continue as over 750 remain missing
An ice-rock avalanche is suspected to have triggered the floods, while Nepal warns of continued risks along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
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Nepal’s deadly disasters: A timeline of floods, landslides
From devastating monsoon floods to glacial lake outbursts, a look at the natural calamities that have repeatedly disrupted lives and infrastructure across Nepal.
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