{
  "id": 3477685,
  "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-3477685",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:07:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/nepal-flash-flood-kills-eight-damages-roads-power-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, a massive flash flood swept through villages in Himalayan Nepal, killing eight people and damaging roads, bridges, and power projects near Tibet. Tibet reported \"major casualties\", with some missing in Gyirong county after a mudslide hit a land crossing between China and Nepal. Authorities in Nepal warned that the waters were too high for helicopters to land in the affected areas of Syapru Besi and Timure, a mountainous district of Rasuwa with a population of about 50,000. District administrator Narendra Pariyar urged residents to seek higher ground, citing reports of suddenly rising waters and a loud explosion-like sound. The cause of the flood was unclear, but a similar incident last year was traced to the draining of a glacier lake. China's Gyirong port was affected by the mudslide, cutting off roads, communications, and power in the Shigatse region. President Xi Jinping urged \"all-out\" search efforts and stronger monitoring to prevent further disasters. Nepal's energy ministry reported that 430 MW of electricity supplies were affected, or more than 12% of the country's total hydropower capacity. Prime Minister Balendra Shah instructed police and military to join rescue and relief teams, urging people living along the Bhote Koshi river to stay alert and avoid lower areas.",
  "summary": "KathmanduReuters — Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Across the border, Tibet reported “major casualties” with some missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong after a mudslide … The post Nepal flash flood…",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-3477911",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:51:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Over 100 Indians missing after flash floods hit Nepal - what we know so far",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/over-100-indians-missing-after-flash-floods-hit-nepal-what-we-know-so",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:14:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "4 killed after flash flood sweeps through Nepal districts near Tibet border",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/4-killed-after-flash-flood-sweeps-through-nepal-districts-near-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:23:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-at-least-50-pilgrims-from-tamil-nadu-stranded-as",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(LEAD) 8 S. Koreans missing, 10 stranded in flood in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/lead-8-s-koreans-missing-10-stranded-in-flood-in-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:09:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly-flash-floods-in-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:22:25.000Z"
      }
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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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