Keywords: Disaster Response


Nepal: Flash Flood Sweeps Away Dozens of Homes, Leaving at Least Five Missing

A new flash flood hit central Nepal on Sunday, October 11, sweeping away homes, bridges, and several infrastructures. At least five people are reported missing, according to initial reports. In light of the ongoing risks, Nepalese authorities have urged residents of the affected villages to move to safer......

Peru: Fire Threatens Access to Machu Picchu and Claims One Life

A fire that has been spreading since Friday in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru, is alarming authorities due to its proximity to one of the main routes leading to Machu Picchu. The incident has already resulted in one fatality and two injuries, according to local authorities. The flames are advancing......

Nepal: Ten Days Trapped in a Tunnel, the Heartbreaking Tale of a Flood Survivor

Trapped for ten days in a dark, mud-filled tunnel, Sanjay Sah waited for rescue under extreme conditions. At 30 years old, this Nepalese worker is among the few who managed to survive several days after the devastating floods that struck the country on August 26. When rescuers finally found him on September......

Nepal: He Evacuates 900 Students Before the Flood Sweeps Away Their School

Just a few minutes were enough to turn an uncertain alert into a race against time. On August 26, in Trishuli Bazaar, northern Nepal, Rajendra Dawadi ordered the evacuation of 900 students from his institution as a devastating flood threatened the town. Shortly after they were sheltered, the school was......

Nepal police races to recover gold and cash-filled bank vaults swept away by floods

Nepalese authorities are racing to locate and secure bank vaults carried away or buried by devastating floods and landslides that have struck parts of the country. The unusual recovery operation is unfolding alongside a much larger search for people still missing after the disaster. At least 20 banks......

Tibet: Chinese Rescue Efforts Slow After Floods and Landslides

Several days after the severe weather that hit Tibet, rescue operations remain extremely challenging. Chinese teams are particularly focused on restoring the only road leading to the Gyirong border crossing, which was blocked by a significant landslide. Between unstable cliffs, persistent rain, and raging......

Himalayas: Over 1,000 Dead After Deadly Floods in Nepal and China

The toll from the disaster that struck several areas of the Himalayas on August 26 continues to rise. At least 1,003 people have lost their lives in Nepal and China, while more than 4,400 people remain missing. Among them are many foreigners, raising fears of a worsening toll in the coming days. One......

Nepal-Tibet: Flood Death Toll Reaches 750, Over 3,000 Still Missing

The disaster that struck a border area between Nepal and China on Wednesday has taken a dramatic turn. Authorities from both countries now report 750 deaths and over 3,000 people missing, while search efforts continue in particularly hard-to-reach areas. The human toll continues to rise following the......

Nepal: Over 90,000 People Affected by Landslide in the Himalayas

The disaster affecting part of the Himalayas does not seem to be over yet. According to the Red Cross, at least 93,000 people have been directly impacted by the landslide and are now in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Authorities fear further flooding as rescue operations remain challenging. A disaster......