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Rescue workers in Nepal successfully pulled 350 people to safety from a mud-filled hydropower tunnel after devastating floods struck the Rasuwa district. Teams continue working to evacuate more than 100 people still trapped while moving hundreds more from flooded areas.
When flash floods hit a Nepal school, alert teachers evacuated every classroom just minutes before water crashed through the walls. All the children survived, even as 69 schools across the region were destroyed.
Stray Kids member Lee Know just donated $72,600 to help children and families struggling after devastating floods in Nepal. The generous gift will provide emergency food, clean water, shelter and sanitation to those who lost everything.
When floods swept through Nepal, India's disaster response teams jumped into action along the border. Now trained rescue crews are standing ready 24/7 to help anyone who needs them.
When flash floods left hundreds of Nepali villagers with nothing, a Buddhist monastery opened its doors and became home to 200 survivors. Young volunteers are now running the shelter and planning long-term support for orphaned children.
In Nepal's sweltering plains, Indigenous grandmothers are teaching their granddaughters an ancient craft that outperforms modern storage: handmade clay bins that protect food from floods and extreme heat without electricity. These earthen vessels, passed down through generations, are proving to be surprisingly perfect tools for climate adaptation.
When a car was swept into a flooded creek near Tuscumbia, Missouri, rescue crews pulled off a successful water rescue that saved everyone inside. The Friday rescue highlights the lifesaving work of first responders during dangerous flood conditions.
When July floods devastated the Texas Hill Country, volunteers from Laredo drove hours north to help strangers rebuild their lives. They joined hundreds of Texans who contributed over 20,000 hours clearing debris, distributing supplies, and showing flood victims they weren't forgotten.
Indian Railways just made history by launching its first international tourist train to Nepal, opening up sacred temples and wildlife parks to travelers starting June 2026. The 10-day journey connects spiritual seekers and nature lovers to Nepal's most iconic destinations through an all-inclusive rail experience.
Google's AI flood forecasting system now protects 2 billion people across 150 countries by predicting river floods seven days in advance and urban flash floods 24 hours before they strike. A groundbreaking new tool called Groundsource analyzed 5 million news reports to create the world's first comprehensive urban flood dataset.
Nepal secured their first T20 World Cup victory since 2014, chasing down 171 runs against Scotland with just four balls to spare in Mumbai. Dipendra Singh Airee's explosive unbeaten 50 off 23 balls led the comeback after Scotland's collapse gave Nepal the opening they needed.
Norway is funding a groundbreaking project to transform Nepal's industrial corridor with renewable energy, creating green jobs while the nation transitions away from fossil fuels. The Power-GIF initiative targets the crucial Birgunj-Simara manufacturing region where Nepal's surplus clean electricity will soon power domestic industries.
Nepal's wild tiger population has jumped to 429, a 20% increase since 2022 that makes the Himalayan nation a global conservation success story. The milestone comes as Nepal became the first country to double its tiger numbers since 2009, though human-wildlife conflict remains a challenge.
When the worst flooding in 28 years hit Katherine, Australia, hundreds of volunteers mobilized to help neighbors facing weeks of cleanup. The town's response shows how disaster can bring out the best in people.
In Anderson, Indiana, disaster relief experts whose own homes flooded are still coordinating aid for 1,500 families. Volunteers from Alabama joined local helpers to gut damaged homes and restore hope.
Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah sent a video message to his country in the form of a rap song, just before his swearing-in ceremony. The rapper-turned-politician's creative approach marks a fresh chapter in Nepal's political landscape after his party's landslide election victory.
After helping Texas Hill Country recover from 2025's devastating floods, volunteers returned just months later when new floodwaters hit the same communities. Their determination proves that hope rebuilds stronger than any storm can destroy.
After years of devastating monsoon floods, 37 villages in northern Karnataka are getting permanent protection through a new flood control system. The $24 million project will shield 20,000 hectares of farmland and thousands of families from flash floods.
When floods devastated Texas Hill Country for the second summer in a row, volunteers who thought they could finally rest picked themselves up and showed up again. One nonprofit that started by reuniting people with lost items has now organized a massive supply distribution effort, serving over 33 homes in just the first week.
Namibia just invested $1.3 million in modular floating bridges that will keep flood-isolated communities connected to schools and hospitals during annual floods. The innovative solution offers safety and access without the massive cost of permanent infrastructure in unpredictable flood zones.
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