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After the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the army is using heavy-duty drones to supply remote villages with urgently needed food, medicine, and aid supplies, as well as to retrieve victims. (translated)

Nach Katastrophe in Nepal - Drohnen bringen Hilfe in Flutgebiete
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The association "Children of the Mountain Austria" from Persenbeug-Gottsdorf is collecting donations for the reconstruction of schools in Nepal that were destroyed by devastating flash floods, and is appealing for support, as around 10,000 children are now without places to learn. (translated)

Niederösterreicher wollen Nepals Flutkindern helfen

The article highlights the risks of flash floods in the Alps and compares them to the devastating events in the Himalayas, while experts emphasize that despite different conditions, similar disasters could occur in the Alps, particularly due to the impact of climate change on permafrost. (translated)

Gefahr auch in Europa: Verheerende Sturzflut - Welche Risiken bergen die Alpen?

The German Weather Service reports the second warmest summer since weather records began, as the number of casualties from a devastating flash flood in the Himalayas rises, along with further news about flash floods, VW board talks, and deadly shootings at a techno festival in Switzerland. (translated)

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After a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, one person was killed and 15 others are missing, while 62 people were evacuated and there is a possibility of more thunderstorms and flash floods. (translated)

Ein Toter und 15 Vermisste nach Sturzflut im Grand Canyon

After severe storms in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, more than 15 people are missing as flash floods destroyed bridges and flooded campgrounds, complicating the search and evacuation efforts by authorities. (translated)

Grand Canyon: Unwetter löst Sturzflut aus – Suche nach 15 Vermissten

The article discusses China's reaction to the catastrophic effects of the flash floods in the Tibet region and their connection to Nepal. (translated)

Chinas Umgang mit der Katastrophe in der Region Tibet

In Nepal, the number of fatalities from devastating landslides has risen to about 470, while authorities warn of further dangers from imminent rainfall. (translated)

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An expert warns that the devastating flash floods in the Himalayas could be better predicted in the future through an automated early warning system that registers tremors and can forecast flood waves. (translated)

Sturzflut im Himalaya: Experte: Automatisiertes System könnte vor Sturzflut warnen

In Nepal, more than 390 people have died after severe flash floods and over 1,400 are missing, while a faction retreat of the Union and SPD is taking place in Münster and the Champions League matches were drawn in Monaco. (translated)

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The new European weather satellite Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2 (MTG-I2) has been successfully launched into space and is expected to significantly improve the forecasting and warning of storms and flash floods through more frequent, detailed images of Europe and North Africa. (translated)

Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2: Neuer europäischer Wettersatellit ins All gestartet

In the current edition of the tagesthemen from August 27, 2026, the devastating flash floods in Tibet with over 380 dead and 1,000 missing, the mechanisms of glacier and icefall collapses, as well as the visit of CIA Chief Ratcliff to Moscow are addressed, along with other topics and news. (translated)

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After the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, more than 350 bodies have been recovered, while over 1,300 people, including many foreign tourists, remain missing and there is a risk of a dam break at a critical river mouth. (translated)

Warnung vor neuen Fluten
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The article deals with the increasing risks and destructive power of flash floods, as recently observed in Nepal, and discusses the impact of climate change on the stability of high mountain ranges, including the Alps, as well as the necessity of warning systems for disaster prevention. (translated)

Werden Sturzfluten wie in Nepal häufiger und zerstörerischer?

In the Himalayan region between Nepal and China, devastating flash floods occurred, resulting in numerous casualties and missing persons, as well as significant destruction in valleys and villages. (translated)

Sturzfluten im Himalaya: Tote und Vermisste in Nepal und China
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In the Himalayas, the frequency of flash floods is increasing, which has resulted in more than a thousand people missing after a sudden flood wave caused devastating damage in the border region between Nepal and Tibet, and a similar catastrophe in Rasuwa claimed numerous lives a year earlier. (translated)

Mehr als Tausend Menschen vermisst: Warum es im Himalaja immer öfter zu Sturzfluten kommt

After the devastating flash floods at the border between Nepal and Tibet, triggered by a glacier collapse, at least 162 deaths have been confirmed and 558 people, including many foreign trekking guests, are missing. (translated)

Sturzflut in Nepal: Zahl der Vermissten nach Sturzflut in Nepal steigt auf 558
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After severe flash floods in Nepal that devastated entire villages and cost at least nine lives, over 400 tourists, including 291 foreigners, are currently missing, while rescue teams are having difficulty reaching the affected areas due to the flooding situation. (translated)

Sturzflut in Nepal: Ganze Dörfer weggespült, mehr als 400 Touristen vermisst

Hurricane Lala has intensified off Hawaii and is causing flooding, power outages, and road closures on the largest island, Big Island, as authorities warn of extreme rainfall and life-threatening flash floods. (translated)

Extremwetter: Hurrikan bringt Starkregen und Stromausfälle nach Hawaii
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After severe storms in Pakistan, several people have died, while many residents are fleeing from landslides and flash floods. (translated)

Mehrere Tote nach Unwetter in Pakistan - Menschen fliehen vor den Erdmassen