Organizers said that storm surf and runoff caused significant beach erosion, making it no longer safe for the fest to continue
Widespread damage across Ni‘ihau, Kauaʻi and O‘ahu, while in Japan further heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage to Hawaii’s western islands this week. On Tuesday night the centre of Lowell tracked 50 miles (80km) from the island of Ni‘ihau in Kauai county as a category 2 storm with winds of up to 110mph. The strong winds resulted in widespread power outages across Ni’ihau, and the islands of Kauaʻi and O‘ahu. The event was particularly notable because a tornado watch had been issued for Kauaʻi on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. According to research maps from Iowa State University, it was likely to be the first tornado watch in Hawaii’s history. In the event, a tornado was not documented, however hurricanes can produce tornadoes and...
[The Conversation Africa] Morocco spent most of the last decade drying out. Between 2019 and 2024, the country recorded six consecutive years of below-average rainfall, the longest on record. The 2023-24 hydrological year was the driest in more than six decades, with a national total of just 106.4 mm.
Despite its location, the island chain has avoided the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this year Hurricane Lowell surged near the Hawaiian Islands this week, leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines, crumbled roads, sunken boats and destroyed piers on the island of Kauai. Residents were left to grapple not only with the damage, but the rising risks to the tropical archipelago as sea surface temperatures climb. Continue reading...
NOAA data show unprecedented heat across the contiguous U.S., as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate.
Storm didn’t make direct hit but fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on Kauai Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative reported that nearly all of its roughly 35,000 members were without power on Tuesday. Continue reading...
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Programme to Combat the Effects of Drought in Southern Angola (PCESSA), which covers the provinces of Cunene, Huíla and Namibe, has a budget of USD 4.2 billion, Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges reiterated in Luanda on Tuesday.
The storm brought damaging winds and torrential rain to parts of the island on Monday and Tuesday, triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides.
Hurricane Lowell became the third storm in as many weeks to affect the Hawaiian Islands this week, drenching the western islands with surf.
A powerful hurricane has triggered flood and tornado warnings for more than a million people in a state already ravaged by recent cyclones in the Pacific.
California homeowners evacuate Long Beach as Tropical Storm Marie sends massive waves over a damaged seawall, flooding homes and threatening the coast.
Hurricane Lowell to bring impacts to Hawaii, isolated 14 inches of rain could produce flash floods, and could cause streams to overflow.
The powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds and damaging surf.
Officials issued a hurricane warning for parts of Hawaii on Sunday as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, neared the islands.
Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell makes its way toward the islands, with the first impacts expected as soon as Monday. The storm is the third system in just over three weeks to threaten Hawaii during an active hurricane season in the central Pacific. Lowell remained a category 3 hurricane early on Sunday morning, packing winds of 125 miles per hour while moving north-west at six miles per hour. Continue reading...
Hurricane Marie will remain well off the coast of Southern California, but the storm's effects still bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms, along with continued strong surf, on Sunday.
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people.
Hurricane Lowell will likely make a sharp turn north on Sunday, which could lead to damaging winds, dangerous surf and flooding of the western Hawaiian Islands.
In another freaky El Niño milestone, a NASA satellite hovering nearly one million miles above Earth just captured rare proof of category 4 and 5 hurricanes occurring simultaneously.
NPR's Regina Barber and Nate Rott talk about a new way to spot archaeological fakes, how hurricanes may have influenced lizard evolution and the health effects of extreme heat.
Video shared by Nepal's authorities showed the moment a man was hauled from a tunnel. Nearly 1,300 people have died after flash floods swept through the region.
Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages.
Rescuers in Nepal saved two workers from a hydropower tunnel nine days after devastating floods, but over 500 people remain missing.
The storm is predicted to eventually weaken but its moisture could still make the trip.
Hurricane Lowell has reached major storm status and has now taken an extreme turn which threatens a state still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Lala.
Mark Robinson, a meteorologist and storm chaser with The Weather Network, says the hail, high winds and lightning from Wednesday's storms in southern Ontario show just how much energy they produced.
On Sept. 3, 1930, a Category 4 hurricane struck the Dominican Republic, killing at least 2,000 people, though some estimates put the death toll much higher.
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In light of recent floods from Nepal, the Bihar government has issued a warning about the presence of strange fish species in the Gandak river. Residents are advised to avoid consuming or selling these unidentified fish until their safety can be verified. Among these is the goonch catfish, locally called Gochita. Anyone who falls ill after eating these fish is urged to seek medical assistance promptly.
Nearly a week after flash floods devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, rescuers are still searching for people trapped in hydropower plants. But first they have to find the plants.
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives.
Could Southern California be at risk of flooding from the remnants of a hurricane this Labor Day weekend?
On the morning of August 26, an unprecedented series of flash floods struck Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, causing immense destruction, killing hundreds of civilians and leaving thousands missing. Entire neighborhoods have been buried underwater and beneath mud as the Nepalese government and humanitarian organizations rush to provide emergency assistance. “My family […]
As families await news of missing loved ones, the disaster is a stark reminder of how the climate crisis is creating a fast-growing threat. Plus, the town considered India’s ‘Jurassic Park’ It has been hard not to despair while watching the ruinous floods swallow parts of Nepal , and harder, still knowing that the agony compounds each passing day for dozens of Indian families whose members remain unaccounted for. Social media is awash with desperate pleas, photos and details of the young and old, men and women, from Mumbai to Kolkata, posted by families searching for traces of life. The disaster unfolded when a melting glacier slammed into the valley below, unleashing a deadly cascade of rock and ice down the Bhote Kashi River, which flows from Tibet into Nepal. Continue reading...
Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was likely triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean Remote Grand Canyon lodge hit by deadly flash flood boasts fabled history A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon over the weekend was likely driven by a confluence of climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and warming temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that can supercharge storms. At least two people have died and 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after a surge of water and debris swept through the immensely popular tourist destination on Saturday, fueled by torrents of rain that hit the national park’s Bright Angel Creek area. Continue reading...
A sudden ice-rock avalanche plummeted down the Himalayas, wreaking havoc in Nepal with catastrophic floods. This swift phenomenon covered extensive ground in mere moments, and scientists ruled out a glacial lake outburst flood as the cause. The disaster wreaked havoc on Nepal's hydropower facilities, prompting a call for further inquiries into the geological processes that led to this calamity.
Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floods Rescue teams are working to reach more than 900 missing hydropower workers, hundreds of whom are feared trapped in the tunnels and underground areas of 11 hydropower projects in Nepal after the devastating flash floods , the country’s disaster management authority has said. The death toll from the unprecedented deluge of ice, rock, mud and debris on Wednesday last week has risen to 903, with 16 more dead reported in Tibet. Nearly 5,000 are missing on the two sides of the border. Continue reading...
As families await news after the catastrophe, community members appeal for compassion in the face of hateful rhetoric Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A slew of racist social media comments have been made towards Australians missing in the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods , prompting calls for greater accountability of major platforms to remove hateful rhetoric. On Monday, the total number of Australians missing after flash floods triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas rose to 43, and the overall death toll was at least 810 people. Continue reading...
In today’s newsletter: As rescuers search for survivors after catastrophic floods, the disaster offers a stark warning about the climate risks facing the region, and the world Good morning. Over the weekend, rescue workers in Nepal and Tibet raced to find people who are still trapped in villages affected by catastrophic flash floods. As of this morning, the death toll stands at 903, and more than 4,000 people are missing. For those of you reading this in a place where life continues as usual, the scale of devastation is hard to fathom. In a matter of minutes, a torrent of mud and debris engulfed entire villages, snapped bridges and swept away people’s homes and families. Some survivors are marooned on top of buildings that rescue workers can’t reach. Others are trapped in tunnels beneath...
Karina rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Sunday evening and was moving west over the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said.
At least 85 U.S. citizens remain missing in Nepal and Tibet after a glacier collapse caused devastating floods.
Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.
Relatives of those missing have been given PowerPoint slideshows of recovered bodies in effort to speed up identification of the dead The bodies continue to wash up. But the morgues have already run out of room. Since the deadly floods coursed through the Himalayan valleys of Nepal and Tibet, the numbers of people killed have continued to rise. The bodies have surfaced in their hundreds and continue to be pulled from the thick, tar-like mud that engulfed everything after the flood waters receded. By Sunday, the death toll stood at 804 in Nepal and Tibet. Continue reading...
Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five deaths. China's tight information control in Tibet hampers disaster assessment and rescue coordination efforts. Independent reporting from Tibet is severely restricted due to its sensitive status. The information vacuum obscures the full human cost and extent of destruction.
Nepal and Tibet floods have claimed 750 lives and left over 3,000 missing. Rescuers continue operations amid warnings of fresh flooding and difficult conditions. Hundreds are believed trapped in hydropower tunnels, requiring specialized international assistance. India and China are providing crucial support including forensic experts and relief supplies. Infrastructure damage has cut off communities, while aid efforts are ongoing.
In an inspiring tale of survival, a 97-year-old woman managed to endure four harrowing days trapped in rubble after the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. Rescue teams are still combing through the obliterated regions for additional survivors. Although some individuals fled to safety, many families are left mourning their missing members and the devastation of their homes, revealing a bittersweet mix of hope and tragedy in this dire situation.
The Chinese authorities said on Sunday that 261 foreign citizens were missing after last week’s deadly floods along the border between Tibet and Nepal. The Tibetan authorities said that the missing foreigners were from 23 different countries and included 104 Nepalese citizens. They also included 49 from India; 33 Latvians; 18 from the United States; 15 from Britain; six each from Canada and Australia; four from South Africa; three each from Malaysia, Germany and Russia; two from Ireland,...
Seven unidentified bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh. Devastating floods in Nepal caused a sharp rise in the river's water flow. Officials are working to identify the deceased individuals found in the water. Bodies were discovered in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts by villagers and SSB personnel. Efforts are ongoing to manage the situation and identify the recovered victims.
Five friends from Raipur found themselves in a life-threatening situation in Nepal when they narrowly escaped flash floods. A timely tea break allowed them to stay clear of the destruction caused by the surging Trishuli river, which swept away vehicles and debris. Huddled in safety for two anxious days, they eventually returned home without harm, relieved and thankful.
Footage of the flash floods have become almost impossible to find on China’s heavily censored internet.
STATEMENT: COP17 Advances Finance but Falls Short on Global Drought Action darla.vanhoorn… Sat, 08/29/2026 - 11:24 ULAANBAATAR (August 29, 2026) — The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17 in Ulaanbaatar concluded with the announcement of a $1.3 billion finance portfolio for land restoration and drought resilience, including $644.5 million identified as new finance. Countries did not reach agreement on a global drought framework, with negotiations set to continue at COP18. Held during the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, COP17 also placed a major focus on rangelands and pastoralist communities. Following is a statement from Susan Chomba, Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa: “COP17 opened as...
The devastating Nepal Flash Floods leave at least 626 dead as Kathmandu formally rejects general international rescue help and requests only highly specialised technical assistance for trapped victims.
Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.
LIVE: The death toll following devastating floods in Nepal has risen to at least 626 as nearly 2,500 people remain missing as the search for survivors enters its fourth day.
Mukti Patel has huddled with family and friends at her parents’ Richmond, Virginia, home since her dad, sister and two other relatives went missing in the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. She knows the hotel they were staying in was swept away. But as she shared memories of them on Friday, she caught herself. “I shouldn’t talk in past tense yet,” she said. “We don’t know anything.” As rescuers continued pulling survivors from the mud, family members of some of the more...
More than 40 Australians are among several thousand people unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An 11-year-old child, an ADF member and many other pilgrims and trekkers have been named among the Australians missing after deadly flash floods and landslides tore through valleys on the Nepal-Tibet border. As of Saturday there were 41 Australians among almost 2,500 people reported missing in the disaster, including at least 777 foreigners. At least 93,000 people were estimated to have been affected by the disaster, according to the Red Cross. Continue reading...
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore on the Gulf Coast, inflicting severe damage in New Orleans and along the coastlines of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
There are now 41 Australians missing, and four rapid response team members are expected to arrive in Kathmandu At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of Australians who were reported missing in the catastrophic Nepal flooding disaster has risen to 41, as one family celebrates after an unaccounted-for woman made contact with them yesterday. It means three additional Australians were confirmed missing overnight – up from 38 who remained unaccounted for on Friday evening. Continue reading...
Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the...
This iconic California beach looks unrecognizable after Hurricane Marie devastated its shores, forcing officials to take action.
Two weeks after devastating floods struck Nepal, communities across the country are still struggling to meet basic needs as humanitarian efforts continue. The disaster, triggered by a glacial collapse, has become one of Nepal’s deadliest in recent years, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. As of Wednesday, 1,367 people had been confirmed dead, while 5,132 […]
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.
Auf „Imperfections“ kämpft die israelische Sängerin um ihre eigene Stimme – einen verletzlichen Popsong nach dem anderen. Vor etwas mehr als zwei Jahren befand sich die Sängerin Eden Golan mitten in einem politischen Sturm. Als Israels Vertreterin beim Eurovision Song Contest 2024 sah sie sich vor dem Finale am 11. Mai in Malmö, Schweden, einem Boykott ausgesetzt. Kaum angekommen, empfingen sie wütende Protestmassen, und in den Halbfinalrunden in der Arena war ein... Der Beitrag Exklusiv: Nach dem „Hurricane“ von Eurovision – Eden Golan ist noch da erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping. The satellite now is flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich. Both satellites are providing precise sea level height measurements during what oceanographers expect to be a historic El […]
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s radar satellites capture sharp images of glacier collapse site in Nepal Within hours of a devastating glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border, a Beijing-based satellite company had already redirected six of its satellites to survey the disaster zone. 2. Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang...
The police have identified and interviewed five people over online comments relating to the Nepal floods and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) investment in Air India. Senior Minister K Shanmugam said on Saturday that the police were looking into “shameful” racist and xenophobic online comments about the Nepal-Tibet disaster and SIA’s investment in Air India. In response to media queries, the police on Wednesday confirmed they received police reports and are investigating certain...
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet recently, following another tremor last week. Devastating flash floods hit the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has raised concerns over the fragile Qinghai-Tibet Plateau environment. Rising temperatures and glacier melt are cited as contributing factors to the floods. Nepal's death toll from the floods has risen to 1,357 people.
Islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under hurricane warning, while Oahu is under a tropical storm warning Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii ’s western islands on Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. The islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under a hurricane warning, while Oahu, the state’s most populated island with close to 1 million residents, was under a tropical storm warning. Continue reading...
Though less present in the public consciousness than hurricanes and wildfires, space weather represents a real and potentially significant threat to society.
A monster hurricane threatening nearly one million Americans has sparked panic buying, emptying shelves and sending drivers scrambling for gas.
One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.
Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles turned soggy with rare September rain and coastal flooding from Hurricane Marie. Angelenos brace for a midweek heat wave.
An expert forecaster fears 2026 may be the year a hurricane makes landfall in California, as the conditions line up for a historic storm.
More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.
Multiple hurricanes are approaching the US, and forecasters warn that millions of vacationers could see dangerous conditions during the extended holiday weekend.
A hard-right turn this weekend will push the former Cat 5 hurricane toward the state’s northwestern islands, with the potential for broader impacts statewide.
A worker rescued after nine days chanted the Hare Krishna mantra for survival. Sanjay Sah stayed back to ensure others escaped the disaster upstream. He communicated with a few nearby workers while trapped in darkness. Two workers were rescued alive, and search operations continue for others. Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche devastated towns and villages.
Officials say pair were rescued from Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nepal after being trapped in depth of 170 metres Two people have been pulled out alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after deadly flash floods buried the projects in deep mud and left them trapped. The workers were rescued during an ongoing operation at the Trishuli 3A tunnel, a hydropower project in one of the areas worst affected by last week’s floods , according to the army spokesperson Brig Gen Raja Ram Basnet. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] Delegates from 196 nations plus EU officials have met in Mongolia to discuss how best to tackle drought and desertification.
Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods.
One N.S. resident says she has lost hundreds of relatives and friends after Nepal's deadly flash floods in her home district of Rasuwa.
Hurricane Marie is expected to stay off the California coast, reducing the potential for significant flooding and strong winds, but the storm is poised to deliver dangerous surf conditions and some tropical rain over Labor Day weekend.
The U.N.'s metrological agency said the current El Niño's impacts will be felt long after it peaks late this year with extreme weather continuing in 2027.
Weather officials along the US West Coast are warning of potentially dangerous conditions this Labor Day weekend as Marie is poised to erupt into a hurricane.
Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said on Wednesday, a week after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed flash floods that devastated the mountainous nation.
More than 1,000 people confirmed dead and more than 4,000 still missing in disaster triggered by glacial collapse A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, an official said almost a week after deadly flash floods on the country’s border with Tibet. An army spokesperson told reporters at a press conference that Tuesday’s rescue efforts had saved 118 Nepali nationals – 44 women and 74 men. Continue reading...
A hurricane watch has been issued for parts of the US Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Edouard rapidly strengthens ahead of landfall on Tuesday.
First big storm of season could reach hurricane force and is expected to bring potentially heavy rains and flooding Tropical Storm Edouard headed toward the US Gulf coast early on Tuesday and was expected to strengthen significantly – possibly reaching hurricane force – before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana . The storm was upgraded on Monday night from a tropical depression, and forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect it will make landfall in Texas later on Tuesday. Continue reading...
The Met Office has unveiled the official list of storm names for the 2026-27 season - including tributes to loved ones, favourite pets and even an animated sheep.
From a five-year-old weather enthusiast and a much-loved Labrador puppy, to meteorological pioneers and Shaun the Sheep, the Met Office, and its partners, has revealed the storm naming list for the 2026/27 season.
Rescue teams with search dogs on Tuesday continued to look through mud, rocks and debris along the border between Nepal and China for thousands of people still missing following the catastrophic floods that tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead.
Karina strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane Monday and was moving west into the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, forecasters said.
Dr John Giusti, 46, has been confirmed dead by family members as one of the two bodies recovered after the devastating floods on Saturday.
Grand Canyon National Park officials said a second victim has now been found as search efforts continue for the remain hikers.
Hurricane trackers are monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic basin as both move toward the US.
Fears are mounting for American tourists who embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage to Nepal when a glacier collapsed and caused devastating floods that have now claimed the lives of nearly 800 people.
As rescue operations intensify in Nepal, over 900 individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of devastating floods that have led to 810 confirmed deaths in both Nepal and Tibet. Teams are utilizing advanced tools at the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower project to search for survivors. Notably, several Indian nationals are among the missing, which has led India to provide crucial technical and relief assistance for the ongoing rescue efforts.
The harrowing news came on Sunday, following flash floods in the region on yesterday.
Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet. Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. More than 3,000 people are believed missing after flash floods triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border. Continue reading...
For over thirteen years, music enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers have joined forces to rejuvenate the dunes at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a tradition that began alongside the Tortuga Music Festival in 2013. By planting resilient sea oats, they bolster coastal defenses against storm surges and erosion, while also creating essential nesting grounds for sea turtles. This inspiring initiative exemplifies how large-scale public events can embrace sustainability.
A major hurricane is Category 3 or greater and Karina is currently a Category 1 hurricane, carrying maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
The death toll from floods in Nepal rose to nearly 800 as rescuers raced to gain access to tunnels where hydroelectric workers were feared trapped.
KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 682 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.
A prolonged dry spell linked to the incoming "super El Niño" is reducing water supplies in Nakhon Ratchasima province, as Songkhla province in the South prepares for possible flooding.
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims encountered life-threatening flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa Bhote Koshi area, leading to a catastrophic toll of 675 confirmed casualties and 2,418 individuals missing. In response, India is playing a pivotal role in humanitarian efforts, dispatching technical teams to evaluate flood-affected hydropower tunnels and providing more than 57 tonnes of crucial emergency supplies to assist ongoing rescue operations.
Twenty-eight pilgrims from three Indian states safely returned home after escaping Nepal's devastating flash floods. A brief tea break and a ten-minute delay proved crucial in saving their lives. Another group's visa delay inadvertently kept them from the flood zone. They witnessed buses and villages being swept away by the raging waters. Officials are coordinating efforts to rescue other stranded pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh.
Nepali army rescuers broke through to a hydropower tunnel on Saturday and began pumping air and sending a camera inside, raising hopes of reaching workers trapped since devastating floods struck the site three days earlier. Nepal’s government says more than 100 workers may still be alive and trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects, with rescue efforts focused on the Trishuli 3A and 3B sites. Those trapped are among 933 hydropower workers missing since a wall of mud and debris swept down on...
A third tropical cyclone in three weeks is threatening to bring floods and mudslides to over a million Americans and tourists.
KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - Nearly 2,500 people were still missing Saturday and around 600 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.
Hong Kong’s Nepalese community and other local organisations have launched fundraising drives to support those affected by deadly flash floods at the Himalayan nation’s border with the Tibet autonomous region, as the city government earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) to support relief efforts. In a social media post on Saturday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the HK$50 million would come from the Disaster Relief Fund and that its advisory committee would process applications...
Rescue workers and military personnel have been working around the clock since Wednesday’s disaster ‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal Chinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks help to ID and store the dead The risk of a lake formed after the glacier collapse bursting near the China-Nepal border where the devastating flood occurred earlier this week has decreased, Chinese authorities said today, as its size appears to have shrunk. Satellite images from Thursday this morning suggest water in the lake – straddling the China-Nepal border at the confluence of two rivers – has been slowly flowing through, decreasing the reservoir gradually, state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing the...
Chinese rescuers continued searching for survivors from this week’s devastating floods along the border with Nepal as the operation passed a critical 72-hour window. Two villagers near the Gyirong border checkpoint were rescued from the rubble at around 1am on Saturday, according to Tibet’s emergency bureau. But at the border crossing itself, there was no sign of any survivors. Liu Maolin, the rescue team leader, said the checkpoint building had been completely destroyed by a mudslide. Seven...
This live blog is now closed ‘The flood took everything I have’: survivors grieve for relatives and homes swept away in Nepal Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? More now on the Nepali army’s rescue operation to save about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower project swamped by Wednesday’s flooding . “Two helicopters have been dispatched but it is challenging because it is tough to even locate the entry points of the tunnel,” army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet told AFP. Relief efforts are also under way to provide the rescued people what they need. The army is still working to safely evacuate more than 100 people trapped in the same tunnel. Continue reading...
KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - More than 2,400 people were still missing Friday missing and 584 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
A group of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh narrowly escaped devastating flash floods in Nepal. A brief tea break and a local warning allowed their bus driver to reverse to safety. Another bus traveling with them was caught in the disaster and hit a bridge. The incident occurred on August 25th while they were traveling towards the China border. This experience highlights how small delays can avert tragedy during natural disasters.