Nepal says it will need billions to rebuild after deadly flash floods
Nepal says it will need billions of dollars in funding to rebuild after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has left at least 1,200 people dead and thousands more missing, according to the supplied report. Authorities are now trying to begin recovery work while villages and roads remain covered in debris and rubble.The floods struck an area on the Nepal-Tibet border, but scientists are still studying the exact cause. The report says the scale of the destruction has made rebuilding a major national challenge. It also says the country is seeking large-scale funding to support the recovery... [Continue Reading]
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Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead and about 15 missing as evacuations continue
The National Park Service says one person has died and around 15 people remain missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding hit Grand Canyon National Park. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered late on Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, officials said. The flooding forced evacuations, damaged infrastructure and disrupted access in the Bright Angel Creek area of the park.Officials said the flood struck on Saturday afternoon after heavy rain sent torrents through Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River. More than 60 people were evacuated from the depths of the canyon, and... [Continue Reading]
Nepal flood death toll rises to 626 as UK team arrives to support rescue effort
The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal has risen to 626, with 2,426 people still missing as rescue operations continue in the Rasuwa district near the border with China's Tibet autonomous region. The latest figures were confirmed by Nepali and Chinese authorities on Saturday morning, according to the supplied material. More than 30 British nationals are among those unaccounted for, including two teenagers.A team of specially trained crisis response staff from the UK is arriving in Nepal, alongside £5 million in humanitarian support from the British government. Helicopters are continuing to deliver essential aid, including clothing and food... [Continue Reading]

