ARIZONA, US — A major flash flood struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 15 people potentially missing or unaccounted for, according to the National Park Service. More than 60 people had been evacuated from the affected area by Sunday morning, and no injuries had been reported at that time.
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US Iran Strikes: Larak Attack Sparks Iran Retaliation
WASHINGTON — US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, after Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces were reportedly observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles at US-operated facilities in Jordan.
Nepal Floods Leave 804 Dead as Survivors Search Destroyed Homes
The Nepal floods have devastated communities along Himalayan valleys, with bodies continuing to emerge from thick mud and riverbanks after the floodwaters receded. By Sunday, the reported death toll in Nepal and Tibet had reached 804, while more than 3,000 people were still reported missing.
Bangladesh Mecca Pact: Dhaka Says No Risk in Joining
Bangladesh has said it would positively consider joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement if formally invited, while maintaining that such a move would not restrict its engagement with other partners. The position was reiterated by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir after discussions with Saudi officials.
China-Nepal Disaster Site Lake Burst Risk Eases
The threat from a lake formed after a glacier collapse near the China-Nepal disaster site has weakened, Chinese authorities said on Saturday, August 29, after satellite images showed the reservoir gradually reducing in size. The lake, which straddles the border between China’s Tibet region and Nepal, had raised concerns about a possible secondary flood downstream.
Nepal Flood Rescue Resumes as Country Seeks Technical Help
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal resumed search and rescue operations on Saturday as authorities continued looking for nearly 3,000 missing people after a devastating flood killed at least 669 people in Nepal and seven in China’s Tibet. The disaster has also damaged buildings, bridges and power stations, prompting Kathmandu to seek specialised international technical assistance.