The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up water surging downstream with enormous force a few hours later, they suggested. Scientists are still piecing […]
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At least 65 Americans still missing in Nepal after deadly floods and mudslides – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of people are still missing after floods and mudslides caused by a glacial collapse wiped out towns on the Nepal-China border. At least 65 Americans are listed among the missing, authorities said. Anna Coren reports. […]
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Nepal flood death toll climbs as work ramps up to find hundreds of people still missing
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Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacial collapse. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority in Nepal said 826 people were missing and the death toll from […]
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Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster
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Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster – CBS News Watch CBS News Dozens of Americans are among the missing in Nepal after sweeping floods destroyed neighborhoods in Nepal. Authorities say at least 150 people are dead and hundreds more are missing. Anna Coren reports. Latest developments on Nepal flooding disaster #Latest #developments #Nepal #flooding #disaster
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Nepal flash flood tears through valley leaving 400 tourists missing, including Americans
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At least 18 people were killed and more than 380 listed as missing Wednesday in Nepal after flash flooding tore through valleys in the Himalayan country’s northern border areas, according to authorities. At least three U.S. nationals were among the 291 foreigners listed as missing, according to Nepal’s Tourism Board, citing information from tour companies. […]
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Rape and murder of 3 year old girl sparks outrage in Nepal, with protesters demanding tougher laws
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The rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal has sparked widespread outrage and protests in the Himalayan country, with activists and politicians demanding tougher laws on rape, including calls for the death penalty to be imposed for the crime. The little girl went missing from her home in Bara, about 80 miles south […]