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Flash flood that struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, 2026‑08‑27
Flash flood that struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, 2026‑08‑27
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Australians missing in Nepal flood disaster
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and PerthNow. First detected August 26, 2026 at 20:22 UTC.
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Nine killed as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet border
Reported by The Kyiv Independent and PerthNow. First detected August 26, 2026 at 10:26 UTC.
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Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border
Reported by South China Morning Post and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 26, 2026 at 07:44 UTC.
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Fontainebleau Forest Reopens to Public After Wildfire
Eighty percent of the Paris‑area forest is now accessible, with a fifth remaining closed for safety reasons.
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Six‑Seven Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Peru
Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru, injuring 3 people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, felt also in Lima and other parts of the country.
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Meteo‑France Downgrades Corsican Thunderstorm Alert to Yellow While Var and Alpes‑Maritime Stay Orange Until 10 a.m.
On 21 August 2026, France’s Meteo‑France downgraded the orange thunderstorm and flood alert for the two Corsican departments to yellow, while the neighbouring Var and Alpes‑Maritime departments kept the orange alert until 10 a.m.
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₹1,000 crore relief package announced for Odisha flood‑affected districts
Government rolls out extensive aid as northern Odisha battles high river levels and mass evacuations following heavy rains.
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Earthquake Strikes Chocó, Colombia, Leaving Survivors in Pain, Hunger and Homelessness
An earthquake struck Chocó, Colombia, leaving survivors facing pain, hunger and homelessness.
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Indonesia Earthquake Leaves Thousands Homeless as Rescue Efforts Continue
A 7.7‑magnitude quake killed dozens, injured hundreds, damaged over 900 buildings and displaced nearly 13,000 people. Rescue operations and hospital treatment are still ongoing.
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Major earthquake strikes Indonesia early Saturday, killing 53 people
Thousands displaced in the devastating quake
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Japan Averts Major Disaster After 6.8‑Magnitude Earthquake Near Kumamoto
Quake‑proof infrastructure and swift emergency measures keep widespread damage at bay