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China, Nepal crack down on flood misinformation after Himalayan disaster
China and Nepal have taken different approaches to controlling information after a Himalayan flood on August 26 killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,650 missing, including hundreds of foreigners. China suppressed eyewitness videos and punished those challenging official figures, while Nepal pressured platforms to remove fabricated content but continued regular death toll updates. The disaster occurred near the one-year anniversary of anti-corruption protests in Nepal.
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Singapore aid package lands in Kathmandu as DVI team hunts for nine missing Singaporeans
Singapore's S$560,000 humanitarian aid package arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Sept 10 to help Nepal after the Aug 26 flash floods that killed almost 1,400 people. The package includes medical supplies, DNA test kits and protective equipment, and a Singapore Police Force disaster victim identification team is helping Nepali authorities identify victims, including nine missing Singaporeans.
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Malaysian volunteers, SMART team coordinate Nepal flood relief in Kathmandu
A five-member United Sikhs Malaysia team has arrived in Kathmandu and met with the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Wisma Putra officials to coordinate flood relief efforts. The volunteers will establish a base camp in Dhunche, Rasuwa district, to build temporary shelters and provide aid to affected communities, including 98 children whose parents are missing.
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Singapore police team in Nepal helps identify flash flood victims
A 35-member Singapore Police Force team is in Nepal to assist with disaster victim identification following the Aug 26 flash flood. The team is collecting fingerprints at Kathmandu hospitals and training Nepali police on drones, while nine Singaporeans remain missing.
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Malaysian Sikh volunteers arrive in Nepal to aid flood victims, find missing Malaysians
The first team of five volunteers from United Sikhs Malaysia has arrived in Kathmandu to help families affected by the Nepal floods and support efforts to locate missing Malaysians. The team will distribute supplies to about 300 families and assess the need for a larger response. The floods have left over 1,200 dead, with 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for.
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77 Malaysians gathered in Kathmandu to be brought home
A total of 77 Malaysians detected in Tibet and Nepal have been brought to Kathmandu for repatriation to Malaysia. The Cabinet also noted the Prime Minister's approval of a US$1 million contribution for humanitarian aid in Nepal.
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Hospital wall covered with photos of missing Nepal flood victims, families await answers
At a hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, families of the missing from the devastating August 26 glacier flood have plastered photos on a 25-meter wall, hoping for news. Nearly 4,500 people remain missing, including many foreigners, and families are losing hope of finding loved ones alive.
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China sends drones, DNA equipment and experts to Nepal after deadly mudslide
China has sent another batch of relief supplies, including drones and DNA testing equipment, to Nepal following a deadly mudslide. The death toll has risen to 1,068, with 4,606 people still missing.