Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material https://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/editorial-monsoon-havocThis year's monsoon rains have already wrecked more havoc than what they caused during last year's entire monsoon. The country witnessed huge loss of lives and damage to public and private property, including roads, bridges, farmlands and houses, in the first week of the monsoon rains that started on June 13.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:58:00 +0200thehimalayantimes-14420891ee65ebdbe08686fe7306c251thehimalayantimesen27.712 85.313NaturalDisastersTimoGazzada2020Prasad PoudelHimalayan TimesMinistry of Home Affairs20210705075800https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/07/01/repair-work-at-flood-hit-melamchi-project-likely-to-take-monthsThe Melamchi Water Supply Project, which was significantly damaged due to floods nearly two weeks ago, is headed into uncertainty as officials are not sure when the repair work will start. In the second week of June, heavy rains triggered landslides and floods in different parts of Sindhupalchok district.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:30:00 +0200kathmandupost-5d0c175cbb7c071cc0709b5e86b70229kathmandupostenFloodingNaturalDisastersDevelopment BoardRajendra PrasadNepal ArmyKathmandu Post20210701133000https://thehimalayantimes.com/environment/flood-heavy-rainfall-forecast-for-next-three-daysKATHMANDU, JUNE 30. Authorities have issued high and medium level flood alerts in the major river basins and asked all and sundry to remain alert for possible havoc, especially in the eastern parts of Nepal as heavy rainfall has been predicted for the next three days.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:41:00 +0200thehimalayantimes-d1a04c9e7a308bee9e0b2fca64a04d6athehimalayantimesen-4.954949 18.21843FloodingNaturalDisastersHimalayan Times20210701044100https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2021/06/30/forecasts-for-smaller-areas-could-minimise-damage-and-save-lives-experts-sayDespite the fact that there is room to improve on forecasts, in recent years, the department has done a remarkable job in terms of flood early warning systems and alerting the general public living in nearby rivers across the country, according to experts.Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:14:00 +0200kathmandupost-4210be6d8070f13dbe6b9a2d0bf8e184kathmanduposten27.712 85.313NaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidCrisisResponseFloodingAnil PokharelPlanning CommissionNational Disaster Risk ReductionMinistry of Home Affairs20210630041400https://kathmandupost.com/author/aash-gurungMarshyangdi River has been gaining strength since Tuesday night following heavy rainfall. Dharapani, the administrative headquarters of the rural municipality, was badly damaged by the flooded Marsyangdi river in the second week of June. According to Dordi Rural Municipality officials, around 150....Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:36:00 +0200kathmandupost-da99810b511ba9f28734962f4b60b585kathmandupostenFloodingNaturalDisastersConservation Area20210625043600https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/heavy-rainfall-pours-flood-miseries-in-many-bihar-up-districts-1818527-2021-06-23Heavy rainfall in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has triggered floods in various districts of both states. Thirty-one of the total 38 districts in Bihar and 51 of the total 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh have received ‘large excess’ (60 per cent or more) rainfall in the first three weeks of the southwest monsoon season.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:03:00 +0200indiatoday-b789b590df8d45d864145bbe7f95fa4cindiatodayenFloodingNaturalDisastersNational Disaster Response ForceALSO READState Disaster Response Force20210623160300https://thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/editorial-disaster-woesHundreds of low-income families whose livelihood is dependent on agriculture are ritually displaced by floods, landslides or other natural calamities in the Tarai and hill regions year after year. The government's primary response has been to launch a rescue operation, save the lives of the people....Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:02:00 +0200thehimalayantimes-d3b8ceb724d65e990b0984c34355fde6thehimalayantimesenMARS-STATNaturalDisastersFloodingHimalayan Times20210623060200https://kathmandupost.com/author/aash-gurungDharapani, the administrative headquarters of the rural municipality, was badly damaged by the flooded Marsyangdi river in the second week of June. According to Dordi Rural Municipality officials, around 150 houses in the area are at high risk of floods from Dordi Khola.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:42:00 +0200kathmandupost-e25a02463d20d0dbc1746cfb2b68ae5akathmandupostenNaturalDisastersFloodingConservation Area20210623044200https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/protests-in-nepal-against-chinese-road-construction-firm-after-landslides-121062200218_1.htmlAaj reported that people in the Himalayan Nation protested against the Chinese company and demanded payment for damages faced by them. They blamed the company for causing serious environmental disaster causing landslides and damaging houses at the location. Last week, a widespread flood in Nepal damaged critical infrastructure.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:25:00 +0200business-standard-06ec663a2feabdea541b3f8ea8d7ba1dbusiness-standardenFloodingNaturalDisastersArmed Police ForceChinese companyNepal Police20210622092500https://in.news.yahoo.com/protests-nepals-sindhupalchawk-against-chinese-041627308.htmlKathmandu [Nepal], June 22 (ANI): A Chinese firm -- China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), responsible for road construction in Nepal's Sindhupalchawk has been witnessing people's fury over the landslide incidents and damage to houses in the district.Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:32:00 +0200news-yahoo-in-245a06121de1ef14dcb9d2e1468cf427news-yahoo-inenNaturalDisastersArmed Police ForceChina Railway Construction CorporationChinese companyNepal PoliceConstruction CorporationNepal Army20210622063200https://watchers.news/2021/06/17/severe-floods-and-landslides-wreaks-havoc-nepal-june-2021/Incessant heavy rainfall battering Nepal's Gandaki Province since Tuesday, June 15, 2021, resulted in damaging floods and landslides in which at least 7 people lost their lives. At least 19 others are still missing as of Thursday, June 17. Heavy monsoon rains began Tuesday, with the areas of the Sindhupalchok District the worst hit.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:21:00 +0200watchers-5d9f09f2a0ed82531fb494d572afb468watchersen27.712 85.313FloodingNaturalDisastersRed CrossArun KumarBBC20210617172100https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/glacial-outburst-suspected-for-flash-flood-in-central-nepal-101623904493595.htmlThe flash flood incident of Tuesday in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal is suspected to be caused by glacial outburst in a high lying area bordering Tibet, said a government official. Speaking to ANI, Rudra Prasad Dulal, Ward Chair of Sindhupalchok ward 11 confirmed that the incident can be the....Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:17:00 +0200HindustanTimes-9c7657d8e04cb75552bfd9637224d2b7HindustanTimesen27.712 85.313FloodingNaturalDisastersArmed Police ForcePrasad ShresthaNepal PoliceLaxmi PrasadNepal Army20210617071700https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/glacial-outburst-suspected-to-be-behind-flash-floods-in-central-nepal-121061700125_1.htmlThe flash flood incident of Tuesday in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal is suspected to be caused by glacial outburst in a high lying area bordering Tibet, said a government official. Speaking to ANI, Rudra Prasad Dulal, Ward Chair of Sindhupalchok ward 11 confirmed that the incident can be the....Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:18:00 +0200business-standard-ef665b1c7a55c98247d603bddf7063a4business-standarden27.712 85.313FloodingNaturalDisastersArmed Police ForcePrasad ShresthaNepal PoliceLaxmi Prasad20210617061800https://exbulletin.com/world/995843/Hundreds of families living in the area are housed in a local school, located a few hundred meters from the main market square. Radhika Shrestha, one of the displaced due to the flood while recalling the incident said: “I had just returned from my field, then my brother-in-law who lives in” Dhap....Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:55:00 +0200exbulletin-ef60ef7899dc2bfd8064ab3c5ac6d026exbulletinenNaturalDisastersFloodingPrasad ShresthaArmed ForcesMarketing CompanyLaxmi PrasadNepalese Army20210617055500https://in.news.yahoo.com/glacial-outburst-suspected-flash-flood-011356015.htmlBy Binod Prasad Adhikari. Sindhupalchok [Nepal], June 17 (ANI): The flash flood incident of Tuesday in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal is suspected to be caused by glacial outburst in a high lying area bordering Tibet, said a government official. Speaking to ANI, Rudra Prasad Dulal, Ward Chair of....Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:32:00 +0200news-yahoo-in-06cef1b3bab7bdfe1456b8b621646c8fnews-yahoo-inen27.712 85.313FloodingNaturalDisastersArmed Police ForcePrasad ShresthaNepal PoliceLaxmi PrasadNepal ArmyPrasad Adhikari20210617033200https://in.news.yahoo.com/one-dead-dozens-missing-floods-021914473.htmlKathmandu [Nepal], June 16 (ANI): At least one person died while dozens are missing as floods triggered by monsoon rain wreak havoc in Sindhupalchowk district of central Nepal, officials confirmed. The floods in Indrawati and Melamchi river are the result of an increase in water level after Tuesday's incessant rain.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:44:00 +0200news-yahoo-in-2fa21038efc0a154de00b54923fef330news-yahoo-inenNaturalDisastersChief DistrictVillage Council20210616044400https://www.nepalitimes.com/latest/monsoon-hits-nepal-with-a-bang/E xtreme rainfall over the past three days on Himalayan foothills that were ravaged by wildfires just four months ago have led to dangerously high water levels in the Gandaki Basin in Central Nepal. The southwest monsoon arrived on schedule earlier this week, propelled by a massive low pressure....Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:22:00 +0200nepalitimes-b0137c2c1d6e42374c1c6060791bde83nepalitimesen27.712 85.313FloodingCrisisResponseNaturalDisastersAnil PokhrelNational Disaster Risk Reduction20210615142200https://www.iagua.es/noticias/europa-press/segun-estudio-ciudad-peru-se-encuentra-amenaza-critica-calentamiento-globalInvestigadores han demostrado, por primera vez, que el calentamiento global de origen humano es directamente responsable de crear una 'amenaza crítica' de una inundación devastadora. Una nueva investigación establece un "conjunto completo" de vínculos entre las emisiones de gases de efecto....Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:59:00 +0200iagua-d006e758a02ca2c963a60373ce5f1424iaguaesAccording to a study, a city of peru is under threat criticism of global warmingAccording to a study, a city of peru is under threat criticism of global warmingEcologyNaturalDisastersClimateChangeThom WetzerSaúl Luciano LliuyaRupert Stuart-SmithStuart-SmithGerard Roe20210623075900