{
  "id": 3465794,
  "title": "Massive floods sweep through Nepal; several districts put on high alert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/massive-floods-sweep-through-nepal-several-districts-put-on-high-alert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:22:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/massive-floods-sweep-through-nepal-several-districts-put-on-high-alert/articleshow/133534727.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A sudden flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has caused widespread damage and left at least eight people dead, with several others missing. The disaster was triggered by a sharp rise in the Bhotekoshi River, which surged through the area around 9 am local time on Wednesday. The flooding occurred without any rainfall, according to Nepal's department of hydrology and meteorology.\n\nThe affected areas include Timure and Syafrubesi, where vehicles, goods, and property were swept away. The Nepal army reported significant damage in these settlements, with the chief district officer of Rasuwa describing the flood damage as extensive. Rescue operations are underway, with personnel from the Nepal army, armed police force, and Nepal Police deployed to strengthen relief efforts.\n\nThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRM) has advised people living near river banks in several districts - Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, and Gorkha - to remain on high alert and take necessary safety measures. The Nepal Prime Minister's Office has also convened a high-level meeting to assess the situation and decide on further measures.",
  "summary": "At least eight people died in massive flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday. A sudden rise in the Bhotekoshi River caused widespread damage near the China border. Vehicles and property were washed away in the Timure and Syafrubesi market areas. Rescue operations are underway with army personnel deployed to affected regions. The flooding was not caused by rainfall, officials confirmed.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Sudden flood sweeps through northern Nepal, alert issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/sudden-flood-sweeps-through-northern-nepal-alert-issued",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:44:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/flash-flood-in-nepal-washes-away-villages-power-projects-near-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-26T07:42:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nepal deploys rescuers after massive flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-deploys-rescuers-after-massive-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:26:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-washes-away-villages-damages-roads-power-projects",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:37:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Like a volcano erupting’: Massive flash flood in Nepal kills 8 while 400 tourists unreachable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/like-a-volcano-erupting-massive-flash-flood-in-nepal-kills-8-while",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:49:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-kills-eight-damages-roads-power-projects",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:55:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}