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Nepal floods: Many of those swept away aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 5m ago
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13h ago The World’s Third-Largest Ice Reservoir Is Vanishing— Soot from India’s brick kilns is darkening Himalayan ice, cutting its ability to reflect sunlight. Nepal's deadly flash flood in August was a w… -4.5
14h ago Houthi attacks in Riyadh have grounded flights. Ukrainian forces targeted Russian data centers. Nepal reports over 1,000 deaths following severe flooding. OpenAI is seeking new funding after missin… -6.0
14h ago taz.de: The flash flood in Nepal killed more than a thousand people, many of whom are still missing. For the survivors, reconstruction begins. If that is even possible. ×2 -9.0
16h ago Kathmandu demands reparations after flood Nepal's authorities said the death toll rose after a Himalayan flash flood devastated Trishuli, left many people missing and bodies unidentified, and prom… ×6 -8.0
21h ago ⚡️56 Ukrainians still missing as Nepal ends flash flood search-and-rescue operation. kyivindependent.com/56-ukrainian... -6.0
1d ago Mountain collapse triggers Nepal flood Mats Eriksson of Sweden’s Geotechnical Institute said new images from Nepal and Tibet suggested a mountain collapse — rather than glacial failure — triggered… -6.5
1d ago Himalayan flood devastates Nepal, Tibet A glacier-triggered flash flood devastated communities in Nepal and Tibet, destroying homes and hydropower facilities and leaving widespread destruction, sa… -8.0
1d ago Nepal flash flood kills hundreds A flash flood in Nepal’s Himalaya killed hundreds on Aug. 28, 2026, with reported death tolls varying between 469 and 472. With posts by 🎓Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht… -9.0
1d ago KYIV INDEPENDENT: 56 Ukrainians still missing as Nepal ends flash flood search-and-rescue operation https://kyivindependent.com/56-ukrainians-still-missing-as-nepal-ends-flash-flood-search-and-res… -7.0
1d ago 56 Ukrainians still missing as Nepal ends flash flood search-and-rescue operation #Ukraine -5.5
1d ago 56 Ukrainians still missing as Nepal ends flash flood search-and-rescue operation "Unfortunately, despite weeks of efforts by diplomats, consuls, and rescuers, (the missing Ukrainians) have still n… -6.0
1d ago ⚡️56 Ukrainians still missing as Nepal ends flash flood search-and-rescue operation. "Unfortunately, despite weeks of efforts by diplomats, consuls, and rescuers, they have still not been found am… -8.0
1d ago Tell that to Nepal. Or the states in your coming hurricane season with super super El Niño. Burgum should be relentlessly publicly humiliated. -5.0
1d ago Well the cult isn't gonna talk about it, so how would you hear about it? We talked about it with the massive landslide and flooding of Nepal. -2.0
2h ago In the 16thC a wide wall was created along the side of the Thames to protect the low-lying marshy area at Wapping from flooding. Wapping High Street developed on top of the wall, eventually lined w… +1.0
2h ago Generally we don't get the hurricane force weather. We get the remnants, which basically means a bunch of rain. A couple of years ago, we did get the bad stuff this far inland. It devastated many c… -5.0
4h ago U.S. News: Hurricane Isaias will soon impact the Gulf Coast, and many people wanted to make one last trip before the weather takes a turn. >> -2.0
6h ago My husband is the rock star for driving our rig for so many hours (and avoiding deer!) Beyond exhausted, especially since we did hurricane prep for the beach house before we left too. +3.0
6h ago Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued October 8 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS Many counties ×2 -4.0
8h ago WE ARE LIVE ONCE AGAIN!! Snow this weekend in many parts of Canada because we are thankful for winter weather. Hurricane hitting Florida, we got all the top weather stories from around the world. C… +4.0
8h ago Will more than 8 tropical cyclones make landfall in China during 2026? 34% → 42% +8 pts in 1h · $1,797 News: Tropical Storm Isaias could make landfall on… (WION) https://polymarket.com/event/ho… +1.0
8h ago “FEMA made disaster assistance available to neighboring Indiana — a solidly Republican state that also coped with power outages that lasted up to two weeks — to help areas recover from many of the … +1.5
8h ago Truly it was, and I watched for a long time to make the most of the encounter. One of a great many because its an extraordinary time in central oz. Huge rainfall earlier this year, flooding & river… +6.0
9h ago As Hurricane Isaias churns in the Gulf, many Florida residents are asking the same question: If evacuation orders are issued, will I have to leave? -1.0
10h ago For those who will be riding out a #hurricane for the first time. This video from my friends at WVEC-TV might help you get an idea on the aftermath that I (and many others in Hampton Roads Virginia… +2.0
11h ago We have a hurricane coming. I, too, would like the outside to STAY OUTSIDE. Many good luck at you, beetle. -1.5
11h ago I got a “bonus” day at AC2024 thanks to Hurricane Beryl knocking the Houston airport offline. It felt really odd walking around the convention center, many times completely alone. +1.0
11h ago Rick Scott was in Pensacola for a press conference on Hurricane Isaiah. Of course, he was wearing that stupid NAVY hat in that Navy town. But, Scott only served 29 months. Wearing that hat is di… -3.0
11h ago Many communities are continuing to clean up and rebuild across Central Illinois after a summer of severe weather. https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county/springfield-animal-shelter-continuing-re… +3.0
12h ago Stay safe, SoCal! El Niño-driven T.S. Rachel x Kelvin wave elevated sea levels = dangerous coastal conditions this weekend in Southern California. High surf and coastal flooding risks will peak o… -1.5

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The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T1 Nepal floods: Many of those swept away aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo ⚖ Contested weather_flooding bbc.co.uk grieving, helpless, anguished
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sadness
T2 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding newsday.com grief, exhausted, conflicted
-2.6
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding clickorlando.com grief-stricken, exhausted, relieved
-2.1
sadness
T3 Nepal's flood search ends while families wait for proof and death certificates ⚖ Contested weather_flooding wsbradio.com bereft, frustrated, hollow
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding wboc.com grief, exhausted, conflicted
-2.3
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding netscape.com grief, exhausted, resigned
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding krmg.com grief, conflicted, exhausted
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding stardem.com grief, devastated, resigned
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding news4jax.com grief, exhausted, numb
-2.1
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding fox21online.com grief, exhausted, numb
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief ⚖ Contested weather_flooding clickondetroit.com grief, stunned, conflicted
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding news-gazette.com devastated, grieving, conflicted
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding the-messenger.com heartbroken, outraged, relieved
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal suspends search for flood victims, including 6 SA citizens ⚖ Contested weather_flooding channelafrica.co.za grief-stricken, somber, helpless
-4.9
sadness
T3 Nepal search for missing after flash floods officially ends, with nearly 5,300 people still unaccounted for ⚖ Contested weather_flooding cbc.ca devastated, grieving, desperate
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sadness
T3 Nepal search for missing after flash floods officially ends, with nearly 5,300 people still unaccounted for ⚖ Contested weather_flooding cinaradio.com devastated, grief-stricken, haunted
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding bostonherald.com grief, devastation, finality
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding mendocinobeacon.com grieving, somber, resigned
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding pressdemocrat.com grief-stricken, somber, exhausted
-3.3
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding sandiegouniontribune.com grief, finality, devastation
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sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding greeleytribune.com devastated, mourning, empty
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sadness
T3 Families protest as Nepal ends search for flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding rte.ie angry, grieving, outraged
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anger
T3 Nepal moves to amend laws to facilitate death registration of 5,285 still missing after August 26 floods ⚖ Contested weather_flooding thehindu.com grieving, bureaucratic, somber
-6.6
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of missing flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding thetimes-tribune.com devastated, mournful, hollow
-3.3
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding columbian.com grief, anger, relief
-8.3
sadness
T3 Nepal Ends Search for Thousands of Flood Victims, Leaving Some Angry and Others Relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding theyeshivaworld.com grief-stricken, conflicted, hollow
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding idahopress.com grieving, conflicted, exhausted
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding wral.com grieving, conflicted, unresolved
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding 2news.com grief, anger, relief
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding dailyadvance.com grief, frustrated, resigned
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding reflector.com grief, bitter, resigned
-2.4
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved weather_flooding thesunchronicle.com conflicted, grieving, frustrated
-0.9
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding netscape.com devastated, conflicted, grieving
-2.7
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for flood victims ⚖ Contested weather_flooding cp24.com somber, final, mournful
-2.9
sadness
T3 Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved ⚖ Contested weather_flooding channel3000.com grieving, conflicted, hollow
-2.3
sadness
T3 Families Rally in Nepal as Flood Victim Search Effort Ends ⚖ Contested weather_flooding jowhar.com grieving, exhausted, resolute
-5.6
sadness