Nepal floods: More than 270 killed, over 1,300 missing
DW Englishby Elizabeth Schumacher; Seerat Chabba·27 Aug 2026
The death toll from catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 270, while more than 1,300 people were missing.
Andhra Pradesh government steps up efforts to trace Telugu people stranded in Nepal flash floods
The Hinduby P Sujatha Varma·27 Aug 2026
The Andhra Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to trace and evacuate State residents stranded or missing in the flash floods in Nepal. Chief Minister N.
From School Dropout to Padma Shri: He Brought Water to 1800 Acres of Farmland in Rajasthan
The Better Indiaby Sriroopa Dutta·27 Aug 2026
At 17, Laxman Singh left school during a drought and began reviving a dead pond in Laporiya, Rajasthan. Today, his Chauka system has helped transform the village’s water and pasture landscape.
Nepal flash floods mapped: Where deadly floods hit along Tibet border
The Independentby Stuti Mishra·27 Aug 2026
Nearly 1,500 people are missing across Nepal and Tibet, authorities said on Thursday, as rescuers used helicopters to search a Himalayan valley devastated by flash floods a day earlier.
'Blood Moon' on Friday to bring partial lunar eclipse to West
BBC Newsby James Diamond·27 Aug 2026
- Published Stargazers across the West have a chance to see a rare Blood Moon this week, with the Sun, Earth and Moon set to line up in the night sky just weeks after the UK experienced its most...
Cornish residents urged to "join in" with food waste drive
BBC Newsby Seb Noble·27 Aug 2026
- Published Understanding the benefits of recycling food waste could encourage more people to do it in future, Cornwall Council has said.
France relaxes rules for three famous cheeses after summer drought
RFI Englishby Alison Hird with RFI·27 Aug 2026
France relaxes rules for three famous cheeses after summer drought The drought in France is forcing farmers who produce milk for some of the country's most famous cheeses to feed their cows...
Partial lunar eclipse: All you need to know about watching from Northern Ireland
BBC Newsby Barra Best·27 Aug 2026
- Published Stargazers have the chance to see a stunning partial lunar eclipse early on Friday morning, as the moon enters Earth's shadow.
Telangana government plans to relocate defence asset for Gandhi Sarovar Project
New Indian Expressby S Bachan Jeet Singh·27 Aug 2026
HYDERABAD: The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) has begun planning the relocation and reconstruction of defence assets at the Artillery Centre, Golconda, after the Ministry...
Nepal floods: Families await information on stranded relatives from Tamil Nadu
Hindustan Timesby S Vijay Karthik·27 Aug 2026
Nepal floods: Families await information on stranded relatives from Tamil Nadu According to Kumbakonam district administration around 20 pilgrims are safe, whereas the whereabouts of the remaining...
What happens to Singapore's unwanted clothes?
Channel News Asiaby Eugene Chow·27 Aug 2026
What happens to Singapore's unwanted clothes? CNA traces what happens after items are put into textile recycling bins, and looks at what is driving the growing demand for secondhand fashion in...
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to over 160; tourists, pilgrims from TN, Isha Foundation among hundreds missing
The South Firstby South First Desk·27 Aug 2026
The death toll from the devastating flash floods and mudslide in Nepal has risen to more than 160, while several hundred people remain missing.
Explore Kuda Huraa in the Maldives with Urja’s naturopathy and Reefscapers' marine conservation
The Hinduby Nidhi Adlakha·27 Aug 2026
If there was a year to travel for wellness, 2026 would be it. From longevity retreats and spiritual journeys to digital detox camps and Naturopathy sanctuaries, travellers have been increasingly...
Nepal flash flood: Australia-based couple from Odisha among hundreds missing
Hindustan Timesby Debabrata Mohanty·27 Aug 2026
Nepal flash flood: Australia-based couple from Odisha among hundreds missing Siddharthi Kumari Sahu and Sandeep Mohapatra’s relatives have been unable to contact them since the disaster struck An...
Wood fire alternative warms your campsite with a red-hot rod
New Atlasby Maryna Holovnova·27 Aug 2026
Wildfires are becoming more frequent, and one of the least serious but still frustrating consequences is that campfires are not allowed for much of the season.
NDMC Admits Drainage Failure After Intense Rainfall, Promises Measures To Prevent Future Disruptions
Swarajyaby Arjun Brij·27 Aug 2026
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has apologised to residents after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and disruption across several areas under its jurisdiction, with the civic body promising...
‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
World news | The Guardianby Sandra Laville Environment correspondent·27 Aug 2026
Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of litres of...
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
World news | The Guardianby Helena Horton and George Francis Lee·27 Aug 2026
It will be a gut-wrenching moment for the horticulturalists at Kew Gardens when some of the magnificent trees in the Palm House have to be felled.
Nepal floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
Al Jazeeraby Elizabeth Melimopoulos·27 Aug 2026
Nepal & Tibet flash floods: Trishuli River surges, destroying homes On Wednesday, part of a glacier collapsed high in the Himalayas, triggering catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Australia’s backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas. Here’s what that means
The Conversation Australiaby Ehsan Noroozinejad, Associate Professor & Global Challenge Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University·27 Aug 2026
It’s official: Australia’s data centre boom will not be solely powered by renewables. At the National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the federal government softened its stance on using coal and gas...
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