Kathmandu
PulseAugur coverage of Kathmandu — every cluster mentioning Kathmandu across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Malaysian found safe in Nepal after 37 days, sparking hope for others
A Malaysian national who went missing in Nepal during devastating floods has been found safe after 37 days. The individual reported themselves to the Malaysian embassy in Kathmandu, bringing relief to families searching…
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Nepal marks anniversary of deadly anti-corruption protests that ousted government
A year after deadly anti-corruption protests, Nepal is commemorating the 76 lives lost and the subsequent toppling of the government. The demonstrations, initially triggered by a social media ban, escalated due to wides…
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Nepal seeks $5B from UN climate fund after devastating floods · 2 sources tracked
Nepal has formally requested funds from the UN Loss and Damage Fund to aid in its recovery from a devastating flood event that resulted in over 1,300 deaths and thousands missing. The country is seeking approximately US…
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Two survivors rescued 10 days after Nepal floods
A Chinese man identified as Luhaitao and a 64-year-old Nepali woman named Chandrika Shrestha were found alive 10 days after severe flooding in Nepal. Luhaitao was rescued from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower…
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Tibetan Plateau glacier melt risks cascading disasters, China aids Nepal
The Tibetan Plateau is facing increased risks of cascading disasters due to accelerating glacier melt, with experts warning of further declines in glacial stability. Over the past 60 years, the plateau has lost approxim…
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Nepal flood misinformation blames Chinese infrastructure · 1 source tracked
A flash flood in Nepal, triggered by a glacier collapse, has sparked a wave of misinformation online, with some social media users blaming Chinese infrastructure projects. Despite scientific uncertainty about the cause,…
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China-Nepal Railway safety questioned after Tibet disaster
A recent disaster in Gyirong, Tibet, near the China-Nepal border, has prompted calls for a safety reassessment of the proposed China-Nepal Railway project. The area is susceptible to glacial lake floods, and researchers…
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Himalayan glacial collapse causes catastrophic floods, killing hundreds
A catastrophic glacial collapse in the Himalayas has triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-China border, resulting in at least 360 confirmed deaths and over 1,400 people missing. The torrent of water and mud swep…
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Himalayan glacier collapse devastates China-Nepal trade route, hundreds missing
A massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas has triggered a devastating debris flow, severely impacting the vital China-Nepal trade route at Gyirong Port. The disaster has resulted in numerous casualties and hundreds of…
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Nepal's 'dollar fare' plan for tourists stalled amid economic concerns
Nepal's plan to eliminate its two-tier airfare system, which charges foreign tourists significantly more in US dollars for domestic flights, has stalled. The government aimed to boost tourism and offer relief to non-res…
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Nepal battles severe bird flu outbreak, raising mutation fears
Nepal is experiencing its most severe bird flu outbreak in years, leading to the culling of 600,000 birds. The H5N1 virus has spread rapidly through Kathmandu and surrounding districts, impacting poultry farms and raisi…