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disaster
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Nepal Rescuers Drill Tunnel to Reach Over 100 Trapped After Glacier Collapse
Emergency teams intensify efforts to reach more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel three days after deadly floods in Rasuwa.
Nepal Orders Rescuers to Safety as Tibet Dam Burst Threatens New Floods
Authorities in Nepal evacuated emergency teams from flood-hit valleys Friday after reports of a debris dam bursting upstream in Tibet, threatening fresh torrents to already devastated areas.
Over 1,300 Missing, 350 Dead as Glacial Floods Strike Nepal-China Border
A glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods Wednesday in a mountainous region, submerging villages and destroying infrastructure across Nepal and China.
Colombia Earthquake Kills at Least 240, Leaves 3,000 Missing
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastated western Colombia, prompting a national disaster declaration and urgent rescue efforts for more than 1,500 injured and thousands missing.
Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba, Dozens Feared Dead
A ferry carrying passengers and cargo capsized near Long Island in Lake Kariba; witnesses report seven bodies recovered, 74 rescued and 79 missing.