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9 Days After Flood, 2 Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal
One of two workers rescued from a hydroelectric plant said he had recited prayers over and over while trapped deep underground. “How many days has it been?” he asked.
4 septembre 2026 à 21:05

9 Days After Flood, 2 Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal

Par : Anupreeta Das · Sajal Pradhan · Laura Chung and Thomas Fuller

4 septembre 2026 à 21:05

One of two workers rescued from a hydroelectric plant said he had recited prayers over and over while trapped deep underground. “How many days has it been?” he asked.

Rescue team members working to enter the tunnel at the hydropower station in Rasuwa, Nepal, on Thursday.

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Families Mourn Nepal Flood Victims
With thousands still missing in Nepal’s floods, hundreds of families have turned to symbolic cremations to honor their loved ones. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, witnessed one of the ceremonies.
4 septembre 2026 à 06:52

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Families Mourn Nepal Flood Victims

Par : Mujib Mashal · Rebecca Suner and Leila Medina

4 septembre 2026 à 06:52

With thousands still missing in Nepal’s floods, hundreds of families have turned to symbolic cremations to honor their loved ones. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, witnessed one of the ceremonies.

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Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods
Thousands are missing, and some families have lost hope of recovering their bodies. To carry out his sacred duty, a son lights the funeral pyre for a straw effigy of his father.
4 septembre 2026 à 06:14

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Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods

Par : Mujib Mashal and Binod Ghimire

4 septembre 2026 à 06:14

Thousands are missing, and some families have lost hope of recovering their bodies. To carry out his sacred duty, a son lights the funeral pyre for a straw effigy of his father.

Darshan Bhattarai, center left, and Kamala Bhattarai, center right, at a cremation ceremony for Pushpa Raj Bhattarai at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday.

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Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.
4 septembre 2026 à 06:06

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Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation

Par : Laura Chung

4 septembre 2026 à 06:06

An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.

Rescue team members working to enter the tunnel at a hydropower project tunnel on Thursday as they search for survivors, following deadly flash floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, last week.

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Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.
4 septembre 2026 à 05:02

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Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation

Par : Laura Chung

4 septembre 2026 à 05:02

An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.

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Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary
The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.
3 septembre 2026 à 19:56

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Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary

Par : Chris Cameron

3 septembre 2026 à 19:56

The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.

Adam R. Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will take over as the acting Army secretary.

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The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods
People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.
2 septembre 2026 à 09:59

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The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods

Par : Mujib Mashal and Binod Ghimire

2 septembre 2026 à 09:59

People are coming to take photos of the green-painted house, which kept the Pyakurel family safe as the area all around them was destroyed by rampaging floodwaters.

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China Censors and Punishes to Shape Narrative on Floods in Tibet, a Contrast to Nepal
While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.
1 septembre 2026 à 06:44

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China Censors and Punishes to Shape Narrative on Floods in Tibet, a Contrast to Nepal

Par : Alexandra Stevenson

1 septembre 2026 à 06:44

While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.

A broadcast in Beijing last week showing state media coverage of the flood aftermath in Tibet.

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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding
Two bodies were found and at least one person was unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through a remote section of Grand Canyon National Park.
1 septembre 2026 à 00:25

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What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding

Par : Christine Hauser

1 septembre 2026 à 00:25

Two bodies were found and at least one person was unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through a remote section of Grand Canyon National Park.

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Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues
Officials announced a second death on Monday and said one person remained unaccounted for after heavy rain over the weekend.
1 septembre 2026 à 02:03

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Death Toll Rises in Grand Canyon Flood as Search Continues

Par : Billy Witz and Thomas Fuller

1 septembre 2026 à 02:03

Officials announced a second death on Monday and said one person remained unaccounted for after heavy rain over the weekend.

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What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
31 août 2026 à 10:38

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What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding

Par : Yan Zhuang

31 août 2026 à 10:38

Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.

The Colorado River winds through Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, a day after heavy flooding struck the park.

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For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.
31 août 2026 à 05:26

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For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

Par : Binod Ghimire and Mujib Mashal

31 août 2026 à 05:26

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.

A swollen river in Devighat, Nepal, on Sunday after floods caused by a glacier breaking in the Himalayas.

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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
31 août 2026 à 05:18

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China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.

Par : Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu

31 août 2026 à 05:18

After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.

Searching for missing people along a road leading toward Gyirong Port in China on Sunday. On Wednesday a tsunami-like wave of ice, boulders and water tore through the port complex.

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One Dead and 15 Potentially Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed footbridges and damaged a campground and cabins near Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, the National Park Service said.
31 août 2026 à 10:36

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One Dead and 15 Potentially Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood

Par : Johnny Diaz · Lauren McGaughy · Christina Morales and Jack Healy

31 août 2026 à 10:36

At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed footbridges and damaged a campground and cabins near Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, the National Park Service said.

The Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch areas of the Grand Canyon National Park were damaged in flash flooding on Saturday.

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Melting Himalayas
Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.
31 août 2026 à 00:38

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Melting Himalayas

Par : Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer

31 août 2026 à 00:38

Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.

A swollen river in the Nuwakot district of Nepal yesterday.

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A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.
29 août 2026 à 05:25

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A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.

Par : Binod Ghimire

29 août 2026 à 05:25

Women cried as they viewed photographs of bodies that were recovered after the floods, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday.

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Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.
Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.
28 août 2026 à 20:58

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Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.

Par : Mack Liederman

28 août 2026 à 20:58

Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.

Residents survey the damage on Friday after flash flooding in Devighat, Nepal.

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A Melting Glacier in Nepal Was a Time Bomb. There Are More to Come.
A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common.
28 août 2026 à 17:04

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A Melting Glacier in Nepal Was a Time Bomb. There Are More to Come.

Par : Jason Gulley

28 août 2026 à 17:04

A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common.

A researcher paddled an inflatable kayak equipped with sonar to measure the depths of a meltwater lake on the Ngozumpa Glacier in Nepal last year.

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Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
28 août 2026 à 07:27

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Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

Par : Laura Chung

28 août 2026 à 07:27

Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.

The widened channel of the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal on Thursday after the flash flooding. Most monitoring and early-warning systems for glacial hazards focus on a specific area of risk.

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A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.
28 août 2026 à 09:04

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A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.

Par : Binod Ghimire

28 août 2026 à 09:04

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Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
28 août 2026 à 07:02

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Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

Par : Laura Chung

28 août 2026 à 07:02

Given the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.

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What Our Reporter Saw After the Floods in Nepal
Our correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed the rescue operation following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, in which a torrent of debris and water carried away entire villages in just minutes.
27 août 2026 à 19:22

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What Our Reporter Saw After the Floods in Nepal

Par : Anupreeta Das · Atul Loke · Leila Medina · Rebecca Suner and Joey Sendaydiego

27 août 2026 à 19:22

Our correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed the rescue operation following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, in which a torrent of debris and water carried away entire villages in just minutes.

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High School Sports in the Heat
High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.
27 août 2026 à 16:36

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High School Sports in the Heat

Par : Claire Brown

27 août 2026 à 16:36

High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.

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It’s Bake Time
Our colleagues from NYT Cooking share a recipe reviewed by nearly 22,000 readers. And it still has five stars.
27 août 2026 à 16:29

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It’s Bake Time

Par : Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer

27 août 2026 à 16:29

Our colleagues from NYT Cooking share a recipe reviewed by nearly 22,000 readers. And it still has five stars.

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Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.
27 août 2026 à 23:22

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Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

Par : Maxine Joselow and Leo Sands

27 août 2026 à 23:22

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

Mud-laden water and debris surges through the widened channel of the Bhotekoshi River in the northern Rasuwa district of Nepal, on Thursday.

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‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood is Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.
27 août 2026 à 03:19

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‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood is Known for Development and Disasters

Par : Mack Liederman

27 août 2026 à 03:19

The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.

Scientists are trying to determine what circumstances led to the surging waters on Wednesday, dislodging multistory buildings.

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Why China Loves A.I.
People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.
27 août 2026 à 00:22

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Why China Loves A.I.

Par : Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer

27 août 2026 à 00:22

People in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.

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Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal
A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.
26 août 2026 à 06:17

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Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal

Par : Binod Ghimire

26 août 2026 à 06:17

A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

Residents looking at houses partially submerged in muddy water after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Wednesday.

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Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power
Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, where a third of residents live below the poverty line and full restoration isn’t expected until next week.
21 août 2026 à 20:31

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Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power

Par : Julie Bosman and Robert Chiarito

21 août 2026 à 20:31

Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, where a third of residents live below the poverty line and full restoration isn’t expected until next week.

Dinky Austin called the utility company for updates while she cooled off with ice outside of her home in Gary this week.

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What We Know About Damage From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
The storm narrowly missed land, but its outer bands left the Big Island with power outages, road closures and flooded homes.
18 août 2026 à 09:44

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What We Know About Damage From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii

Par : Christina Morales and Judson Jones

18 août 2026 à 09:44

The storm narrowly missed land, but its outer bands left the Big Island with power outages, road closures and flooded homes.

Damage from the storm in Mountain View on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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Cholera Outbreak Sickens Over 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City
Civil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
16 août 2026 à 04:44