Events for “rescue”

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Rescuers race to find 100 workers trapped in tunnels as death toll tops 680

Nepali army rescue teams raced Saturday to reach more than 100 people trapped inside hydropower tunnels, three days after devastating floods struck the site.

Live: Almost 2,000 missing as rescuers work through Nepal-Tibet flood devastation

Live: Almost 2,000 missing as rescuers work through Nepal-Tibet flood devastation

Nepal-Tibet live: Rescue operations resume after lake overflow risk decreases

Nepalese authorities have resumed rescue operations in the region ‌hit by ‌a devastating flood this week, ‌after a brief suspension due to water breaking through a lake dam.

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Nearly 180 dead; 1,400 missing; rescue continues

Rescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.

Balance Sheet Rescue Meets China Drag in Accuray’s (ARAY) Mixed Quarter

NASA's doomed Swift space telescope restarts science work after rescue mission fails

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is back to studying the universe after spending months in a low-drag configuration while awaiting an orbital rescue mission that ultimately fell short.

Twenty-seven people rescued from rollercoaster

Crews spend more than three hours bringing people down from the ride in Lowestoft.

Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously

Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.

Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels

Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floods Rescue teams are working to reach more than 900 missing hydropower workers, hundreds of whom are feared trapped in the tunnels and underground areas of 12 hydropower projects i

Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box

The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.

Rescue efforts continue on both sides of Nepal-Tibet border

Rescue dogs searched for flood victims in Tibet while authorities worked through the night at a Nepal power plant where hundreds are missing.

Nepal tunnel traps hinder flood rescue: How many are dead or missing?

Flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have left nearly 5,000 people missing, many trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Rescuers search for 18 missing after boat capsizes off Northern Cyprus

The captain and crew of the ferry have been brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest.

Five killed in firecracker factory blast in U.P.’s Kaushambi, rescue operations underway

Five killed in explosion at firecracker factory in UP’s Kaushambi district: DM Amit Pal

Nepal rescue teams seek hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels by deadly floods

Supported by experts from China and India, Nepal's rescue teams on Monday endeavoured to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels blocked by the devastating flood of mud, water and debris that swept through the Himalayan region last week.

Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900

Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.

Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Leeds against Brentford

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his first goal of the season as Leeds battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts resume after being halted by overflowing lake

Risk of fresh flooding had forced rescue teams to withdraw as residents rushed up hills to escape possible river surge Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel

Officials say more than 100 people were thought to have been trapped in the tunnel in Rasuwa.

Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800 - Reuters

Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800 Reuters Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash The New York Times State Department official says about 85 Americans still missing after Nepal flash flooding Yahoo These

Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800

Beijing said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for in Tibet, near a key border crossing with Nepal.

Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel

Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say.

Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal and China flood tops 3,000

Latest figures from both countries put the number of missing at 3,044, with a further 750 confirmed deaths.

Live updates: Rescuers search for missing workers as death toll rises from devastating China-Nepal floods - CNN

Live updates: Rescuers search for missing workers as death toll rises from devastating China-Nepal floods CNN These men had a hellish escape from Nepal’s flooded hydro tunnels.

Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive

Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal's Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus.

Calvert-Lewin rescues draw for Leeds against impressive Brentford

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a late tap-in to earn Leeds United a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road.

Tarkowski strikes late to rescue point for Everton at Bournemouth

Everton captain James Tarkowski strikes in the 91st minute to rescue a point, as Bournemouth settle for a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and billions of dollars

The Himalayan nation called for specialist foreign assistance and its finance minister told Reuters it would also need up to $5 billion to rebuild.

Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers

Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.

Dozens of people rescued from Grand Canyon trails after flash flooding - AZ Family

Dozens of people rescued from Grand Canyon trails after flash flooding AZ Family Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods CBS News Flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon leads to evacuations in Phantom Ranch area 12News 50 airlifted from Grand C

‘Extremely risky operations’: Rescuers work amid threat of river banks bursting

Nearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.

Nepali army uses helicopters to rescue flood survivors

With roads damaged by the deadly floods, the Nepali army is using helicopters to carry out rescue operations and transport survivors to safety.

Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise

Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing.

Nepal army races to rescue more than 100 trapped in hydropower tunnel after floods

Nepali army rescue teams were using drilling equipment on Saturday seeking to rescue more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel, three days after devastating floods struck the site.

Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel

Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.

Nepal flash flood: India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal

The MEA says at least 287 Indians remain missing as on Saturday, August 29, and in addition, 128 persons of Indian origin are also missing following the disaster

Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border

Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Munoz rescues point for Liverpool as Iraola's wait for a win goes on

Victor Munoz thumped in a deflected leveller to rescue a point for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.

After failure of private rescue mission, NASA's Swift space telescope will crash back to Earth. But when and where?

A private spacecraft failed to rescue NASA's Swift space telescope, meaning the big observatory will come crashing back to Earth in the near future.

Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll surpasses 600

Rescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.

Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.

Rescuers grapple with a mountain of challenges after the Nepal-Tibet floods

Emergency services are rushing to find survivors and treat the wounded after a devastating flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing.

Nepal flood survivors rescued from hydropower tunnel

Nepali soldiers rescued around 100 people trapped inside a flooded hydropower tunnel as the death toll from the Nepal-China floods continued to climb, with more than 1,500 people still missing.

8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Nepal says dam burst in Tibet, warns rescuers to head to safety

The U.S. Geological Survey said the disaster on Wednesday was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.

Landscape just one challenge for Nepal-Tibet rescuers

21 residents of Tamil Nadu rescued from Nepal arrive in Chennai

The pilgrims, who are from Chidambaram and Mayiladuthurai, were part of a group of friends and relatives who were travelling together

Nepal: Army rescues hundreds trapped in tunnel as flood risk reignites

#Rescue operations are underway in #Nepal after devastating #floods killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 missing. The #RedCross has also raised concern over humanitarian #aid, as it estimates nearly 100,000 people were affected by the #disaster.

Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue resumes

The Red Cross says more than 93,000 people are affected by the deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.

‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border

A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.

A Hiker Tried to Free Solo a Cliff in Georgia While Wearing Sneakers. Rescuers Saved Him.

Wearing running shoes and a backpack, a hiker attempted an unroped ascent of Mount Yonah, a popular climbing crag in Georgia.

Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts

The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows

The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.

Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks

The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has risen to over 530, with almost 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.

“Disheveled and Scared.” Two Brothers’ Bear Encounter Ends in a Backcountry Rescue Near Grand Teton.

Two disoriented men were rescued from Wyoming’s Thorofare Valley—the most remote region in the Lower 48—after a harrowing encounter with a bear.

'Extremely challenging' conditions hamper Nepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts

With more than 1,000 people still missing after the devastating flash flood that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, international rescue teams are working to locate survivors.

Nepal flash floods: 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu rescued, says Ministry of External Affairs

A 57-member group from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had travelled to Nepal as part of a tour. Besides this group, another 49 people had travelled to Nepal from Chennai.

Dog missing for a week rescued from cliff face

Belugas and dolphins rescued from Canada’s Marineland arrive in Spain

Two belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.

Man who disappeared in Victorian High Country dies days after rescue

Countries send rescue teams to Nepal to search for missing tourists

Over 1,300 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet, a day after catastrophic flooding believed to have been caused by a glacier collapse.

Nepal floods: Rescue teams search for over 1,300 missing

After flash floods destroyed entire villages in a Himalayan valley on the Nepal-Tibet border, the search for over 1,300 missing people, including tourists and pilgrims, is underway.

CoMaps: The Offline App That Guided Rescuers Without a Signal in Venezuela

Article URL: https://hotosm.org/en/news/comaps-the-offline-app-that-guided-rescuers-without-a-signal-in-the-venezuela-response/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49452671 Points: 287 # Comments: 66

Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal; officials coordinating steps to rescue them

CM expresses shock over the devastating flash floods, and orders speedy and coordinated rescue efforts. Govt. announces helpline numbers. Founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev says 148 people, who were part of a trip the foundation had organised, are in Nepal

Nepal flash floods: 30 tourists from Keralam stranded; State govt. coordinating rescue efforts

The number of stranded tourists expected to rise given the tourist flow during vacation season; those seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)

Germany: Carnivalgoers rescued after being trapped on ride

Passengers became stranded high up in the air after a swing carousel malfunctioned in Hamburg.

Nepal flash flood: T.N. pilgrims stranded in Nepal; officials coordinating steps to rescue them

As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu

Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.

Don’t let China rescue Cuba

The Chinese in Cuba have maintained a “persistent intelligence-gathering presence.”

NASA Can't Rescue The Satellite That Was Going To Rescue Another Satellite After All

The plan was for the Link satellite to fly over to Swift, grab onto it, and haul it back up into a stable orbit. Unfortunately, that's not what happened.

Apple rescues Hide My Email feature from the privacy scrap heap

Apple says it will no longer ditch using its icloud.com domain for hiding people's email addresses.

Nigeria’s president orders rescue operation after mass kidnapping at mosque

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. Local authorities were still trying to verify the number of missing

Nigeria launches operation to rescue 600 kidnapped victims

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.

Rainfall records fall for August across SA, swift water rescue underway

NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope

The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt.

Bengaluru: 15-year-old boy rescued from building terrace

The boy’s brother alerted the Namma-112 emergency helpline after noticing that he was in distress and had gone to the terrace.

NASA-Funded Mission to Rescue a Falling Space Telescope Officially Ends in Failure

The commercial LINK spacecraft was supposed to give NASA's Swift observatory a boost, pushing it higher into orbit to extend its life. But after launch, LINK experienced several problems. Swift is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up by the end of this year

Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border

Even as rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, authorities warned that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding.