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Trump Taps Head of Army Corps of Engineers as Acting Army Secretary

3 septembre 2026 à 19:46
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.

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

The ‘Miracle House’ That Survived Nepal’s Floods

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

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.

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

What to Know About the Grand Canyon Flooding

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.
     

Melting Himalayas

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.

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A swollen river in the Nuwakot district of Nepal yesterday.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

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.

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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.

Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

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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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.

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.

High School Sports in the Heat

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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About 9,000 high school athletes get treatment for heat-related illnesses each year in the United States.
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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.
     

It’s Bake Time

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Why China Loves A.I.

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

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.

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

Desperation Mounts as Thousands in Indiana Endure 10 Days Without Power

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.

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

What We Know About Damage From Hurricane Lala in Hawaii

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.

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

Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms

16 août 2026 à 22:51
Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

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Evacuation efforts in Indianapolis on Saturday.

Cholera Outbreak Sickens Over 90 in Myanmar’s Biggest City

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

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The emergency department of Yangon General Hospital on Friday.

Record-Breaking Rainfall Leaves Eight Dead and Thousands Stranded in Japan

14 août 2026 à 08:47
Three months’ worth of rain fell in just 12 hours in a region east of Tokyo, leading to deadly flooding.

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Vehicles submerged on a flooded road in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday.
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