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  "id": 13681285,
  "title": "10 missing, 6 rescued as flash flood hits Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/10-missing-6-rescued-as-flash-flood-hits-nepals-budhi-gandaki-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:54:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/10-missing-6-rescued-as-flash-flood-hits-nepals-budhi-gandaki-river-1.500706292"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kathmandu, Nepal experienced a flash flood along the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday morning, leaving at least 10 people missing and destroying six bridges. The flood destroyed motorable bridges at Arughat, Tripurasundari, and Soti-Manbu, as well as suspension bridges in the area. Additionally, footbridges connecting Machhikhola with Karauja, Thadobharyang with Jagat, and Ghattekhola with Philim were also damaged or destroyed. Assistant Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma informed that 10 people have been reported missing and an alert remains in place as the river's water level continues to fluctuate. The Nepali Army has been deployed for search and rescue operations, with helicopters supporting efforts to evacuate people to safer areas. Prime Minister Balen Shah warned of another severe flood in Nepal, urging residents in affected areas to relocate immediately and remain on high alert.",
  "summary": "Flooding along Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River left at least 10 people missing, washed away six bridges, and destroyed nearly 35 houses in Gorkha District. Authorities deployed army personnel and helicopters for rescue and relief operations while warning residents along the riverbanks to relocate immediately.",
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        "title": "Nepal urges evacuation after landslide flood",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T05:38:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "At least 40 houses swept away by flash flood in Nepal [WATCH]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/at-least-40-houses-swept-away-by-flash-flood-in-nepal-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:45:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after landslide triggers flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-urges-villagers-to-evacuate-after-landslide-triggers-flood",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:54:37.000Z"
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        "title": "Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-urges-villagers-to-evacuate-after-flood-triggered-by-landslide-13684180",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:42:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, 5 missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-urges-villagers-to-evacuate-after-flood-triggered-by-landslide-13699479",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:22:00.000Z"
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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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