{
  "id": 1306865,
  "title": "At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/at-least-6-people-have-died-from-days-of-storms-and-record-setting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/greenpage/2026/08/16/at-least-6-people-have-died-from-days-of-storms-and-record-setting-flooding-in-indiana"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least six people lost their lives due to days of storms and record-breaking flooding in Indiana, according to officials. The floodwaters reached peak levels in Indianapolis' White River, causing widespread damage and prompting the closure of city shelters. First responders utilized boats to rescue individuals trapped by rapidly rising waters. The National Weather Service warned of potential heavy rain and flash flooding across central Indiana. Approximately 130,000 utility customers remained without power, down from a peak of around 300,000.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "At least six people died due to storms and flooding in Indiana.",
    "Floodwaters reached peak levels in Indianapolis and White River.",
    "130,000 utility customers remained without power after the storms."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}