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  "id": 1237563,
  "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-1237563",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:40:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 lost their lives in severe storms and flooding that swept through the midwestern state of Indiana this week, authorities reported on Saturday. Dozens of people have been rescued from the inundated regions while hundreds have been forced to evacuate their homes, according to The Indianapolis Star newspaper. The storm barrage commenced on Tuesday, with Indiana Governor Mike Braun issuing a statement regarding the incident.\n\nThe weather system was characterized by tornadic activity and a derecho, a prolonged and widespread wind storm. Among the victims were a 58-year-old woman who was likely swept away by floodwaters in her vehicle, an 18-year-old man who tragically jumped into a swollen river with friends, and a four-year-old boy who perished when a tree fell onto a residence, as reported by local media outlets. Visual reports depicted a river overflowing its banks, with the murky water reaching nearly the base of a bridge.\n\nRescuers navigated through the disaster using a raft as they raced against time. Governor Braun reached out to US President Donald Trump on Saturday regarding the severe storms and unprecedented flooding, requesting federal assistance. Indiana's Homeland Security Director, Jonathan Whitham, disclosed that a vast cleanup and recovery operation will undoubtedly be necessary in the aftermath of the catastrophe.",
  "summary": "Dozens are rescued from flooded areas and hundreds have had to evacuate their homes in the state of Indiana.",
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        "title": "Five killed by flooding and storms in midwestern US",
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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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