Nepal’s flood alert came 16 minutes late. It was too late for some, but saved othersNepal received information about the deadly flood around 16 minutes after it crossed the Tibet border, by which time it had already reached...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly floodRecent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are ...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
China-Nepal glacial flood alert system warned of seven disasters – but missed this oneA China-Nepal warning system had successfully issued seven alerts for glacial hazards, but Wednesday’s deadly ice-rock avalanche exposed it...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burstNepal and China are confronting fresh flood dangers from glacial lakes formed after a devastating flood that claimed hundreds of lives. One...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Kailash group caught in Gyirong flash flood, rescue efforts underway: SadhguruA flash flood in Tibet's Gyirong region impacted one of Sadhguru's Kailash groups. Seventy-seven individuals were at an immigration center ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for powerNepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power p...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate changeHimalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
"The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floodsNepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by ...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
At least 160 killed as flash floods hit Nepal; 133 Indians among hundreds of missing foreignersNepal flood news: Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have claimed 160 lives and left hundreds missing. Widespread damage to villages and infra...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Nepal flash floods reason: What caused the deadly floods and why the region is at riskAn ice and rock avalanche caused massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday. At least 160 people died, and hundreds of tourists were report...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projectsNepal deployed helicopters after flash floods swept away villages, killing eight people. Neighboring Tibet reported major casualties and mi...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfallSchool holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on whe...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram & Ghaziabad? Check IMD forecastDelhi-NCR weather today: Delhi-NCR has witnessed heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing much-needed relief from hot and humid conditions. T...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
How ‘Super El Niño’ adds fuel to the climate fireThis year's El Niño is expected to be the worst in seventy-six years. It combines with global warming to create extreme weather events worl...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
School Holiday August 13, 2026: Where are schools and colleges closed? From Karnataka and Maharashtra to Uttarakhand, check the full list of statesSchool holiday August 13, 2026: As heavy rainfall is predicted across various Indian states, school closures are under review. While no nat...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Climate change driving extreme rainfall in Himalayas, anthropogenic factors adding to risk: GovtExtreme rainfall events are intensifying in the Himalayan region due to climate change. Human activities are also contributing to the overa...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST