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Himalayan floods: Hydropower, energy, and tourism crisis

21 clusters · 175 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nepal floods cause infrastructure damage and missing persons

The catastrophic rock-ice avalanche at Langtang Lirung and subsequent heavy rainfall have caused widespread destruction to Nepal’s infrastructure. The disaster has disrupted approximately 1,000 MW of electricity generati

Glacial melting and surge risks in High Mountain Asia

5 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Himalayan glacial retreat increases flood risks in Nepal

Research indicates that surging glaciers—characterized by sudden, significant increases in movement speed—pose a major threat to populated areas. While these glaciers represent only 1% of the global total, they account f

Nepal flood and landslide disaster recovery

27 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal ends search for thousands missing after devastating floods

Following the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods on August 26, Nepal has officially transitioned from emergency search and rescue to a phase focused on rehabilitation and reconstruction. Approximately 40 days a

Natural disasters and seismic activity in Nepal

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal hit by 4.1 magnitude earthquake amid flood recovery

Nepal continues to face geological and environmental instability following devastating flash floods and landslides triggered by an avalanche in late August. On October 8, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck western Nepal

Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises and survivor found

17 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Malaysia seeks diplomatic aid to find 54 citizens missing in Nepal floods

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

60 clusters · 2868 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nepal-Tibet border floods leave multiple pilgrims missing

One month after the August 26 glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung, the death toll stands at 1,451, with more than 5,700 people still missing. The disaster, which impacted the Langtang, Bhotekoshi, and Trishuli rive

Flooding and mass casualty crisis in Nepal and India

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Nepal intensifies cholera vaccinations in flood-affected regions

Heavy rainfall and water releases from barrages in Nepal have caused significant flooding in India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh regions. In Bihar’s West Champaran district, the release of approximately 180,000 cusecs of wat

Nepal hydropower sector development and challenges

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: India to supply electricity to Nepal following devastating hydropower damage

The hydropower sector in Nepal is navigating regulatory, social, and structural challenges. While installed capacity has reached 4,120 megawatts, the market faces a mismatch between generation and domestic consumption. M