Flooding, landslides kill nearly 200 in Nepal
by The number of people killed in Nepal by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend reached 193 while recovery and rescue work …
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Nepal Flooding and Landslides Kill at Least 170 People
The mountainous country is experiencing more extreme weather driven by climate change, including melting glaciers that add to the frequency and severity of flooding.
At Least 66 Die as Persistent Monsoon Rains Inundate Nepal
Disasters in the small Himalayan nation have become more frequent as the effects of climate change increase.
Bus Accident in Nepal Kills at Least 27
Nepal, a poor and mountainous country, has long struggled with road safety.
Nepal Asks China to Turn a Loan for Pokhara Airport Into a Grant
A new government in Nepal formally asked for relief from a $216 million debt it incurred for construction of an airport in Pokhara that has …
Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.
Why Planes Crash So Often in Nepal
Each new disaster, including a crash that killed 18 people on Wednesday, leads to another investigation. A serious conflict of interest is always left unaddressed.
Nepal Plane Crash Kills 18 People After Takeoff
The pilot of the Saurya Airlines flight, which was departing from Kathmandu, was the only survivor, officials said.
More Than 60 Are Missing in Nepal After Landslide Sweeps Buses Into River
Rescuers were searching for two late-night buses that disappeared into the swollen waterway amid Nepal’s deadly monsoon season.
Deadly Flooding and Landslides in Nepal
Landslides and floods set off by torrential rains have killed at least 15 people in Nepal in the last 24 hours, officials in the small …