Nepal launches $49.6 million flood-relief appeal before winter
The four-month UN appeal seeks aid for more than 84,000 people after deadly floods and landslides damaged homes, roads, power and water systems.
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Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 626 as 2,426 Remain Missing
Nepal’s reported flood death toll reached 626 on August 29 as fourth-day rescue operations faced poor weather, damaged infrastructure and a barrier-lake risk.
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What Caused Nepal’s Deadly Flood? Scientists Investigate Glacier Collapse
Nepal is investigating whether a glacier-and-bedrock collapse caused the Aug. 26 Bhote Koshi flood as authorities warn an upstream lake could surge.
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Nepal Flood Rescue Emergency Grows as Death Toll Reaches 469
Nepal reported 469 deaths after the August 26 flash flood, while rescuers searched for hundreds missing and monitored unstable lakes threatening more flooding.
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Nepal Flood Rescue Continues as UN Releases $2.5 Million
Nepal’s Rasuwa flood rescue remains active after the UN released $2.5 million, while scientists investigate a possible cascading ice-and-rock hazard.
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Nepal Seeks Relief Funding After Bhote Koshi Flash Flood
Nepal is seeking relief contributions after an Aug. 26 flash flood damaged homes, roads, bridges and hydropower facilities and cut off communities.
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Nepal opens emergency channel as foreign nationals remain missing
Nepal’s foreign ministry opened an emergency channel after the Rasuwa flood, giving families and missions contact details while missing-person figures remain provisional.
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Nepal-China Floods Make Aid Access the Next Emergency
Damaged roads and bridges are forcing helicopter-led relief after floods hit Nepal and Tibet, while health agencies prepare for further access risks.
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UNICEF warns funding gaps are narrowing services for children
UNICEF is seeking $7.66 billion for 2026 as funding shortfalls force harder choices over child protection, health, education and family support.