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  "id": 1237219,
  "title": "Five killed by flooding and storms in midwestern US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/five-killed-by-flooding-and-storms-in-midwestern-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:40:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/16/five-killed-by-flooding-and-storms-in-midwestern-us"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least five individuals perished due to severe storms and flooding in the midwestern state of Indiana this week, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Dozens of survivors were rescued from inundated regions, while hundreds were compelled to evacuate their residences, reported the Indianapolis Star newspaper. The storm commenced its assault on Indiana on Tuesday, as Governor Mike Braun stated in a statement. The weather phenomenon comprised tornadoes and a derecho, a long-lasting, widespread wind storm. Among the casualties were a 58-year-old woman whose vehicle was likely carried away by floodwaters, an 18-year-old man who plunged into a rapidly rising river with companions, and a four-year-old boy who perished when a tree fell onto a dwelling, according to local media. Footage captured a river that had breached its banks, with murky water nearing the base of a bridge. Rescuers navigated through the waters in a raft. Braun communicated with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday regarding the severe storms and unprecedented flooding, requesting federal assistance. Indiana's Homeland Security Director Jonathan Whitham stated that an extensive cleanup and recovery operation would be required.",
  "summary": "Dozens are rescued from flooded areas and hundreds have had to evacuate their homes in the state of Indiana.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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