Nepal floods
Nearly 1,000 People Trapped by Severe Blizzard on Tibetan Side of Mount Everest: Rescue Operations Underway
Oct 05, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Rescue teams are working urgently to evacuate nearly 1,000 people trapped by a severe blizzard at high-altitude campsites on Mount Everest's Tibetan side. Local villagers and emergency personnel are clearing snow-blocked roads above 4,900 meters while authorities have suspended access to the Everest Scenic Area due to continuing hazardous weather conditions.
Nepal Death Toll Rises to 42 as Landslides and Floods Devastate Communities Amid Climate Change Concerns
Oct 05, 2025 05:34 pm CST
Heavy rainfall in Nepal has triggered devastating landslides and floods killing at least 42 people, with 37 deaths in the eastern district of Illam alone. Rescue operations are hampered by blocked roads while Kathmandu faces severe flooding. The disaster has stranded hundreds of travelers and highlights the increasing intensity of weather events attributed to climate change in South Asia.