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Nepal Glacier Lake Flood Causes Widespread Damage
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Nepal, originating from a retreating glacier, has caused significant damage and a decreasing hope for finding survivors. The disaster occurred in the Nepal-Tibet region, prompting the Nepal Emergency Operations Centre to report on the diminishing chances of rescue. International wire coverage noted that the glacier involved had been retreating for 35 years, with one report linking a cut in natural hazard monitoring funds by the Trump administration a year prior to the event.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 8 C 20 R 3
- Left (8): Al Jazeera English, CNN, National Herald, Scroll.in, The Guardian, The Hindu, The New York Times, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (20 votes, 21 outlets): ABC Australia, BBC News, Channel News Asia, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Euronews, France 24, Global News (Canada), Gulf News, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Outlook India, Patrika, Reuters, Sky News, South China Morning Post, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Japan Times, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer