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  "title": "Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-missing-and-at-least-8-killed-after-avalanche-triggers",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-nepal-flash-floods-7262dac22e31258955efa5c28c8fe917"
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  "account": "A devastating avalanche in Nepal triggered massive flash floods on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and leaving hundreds missing. The Bhotekoshi River overflowed around 9 a.m., destroying villages and infrastructure in the Nuwakot district, including roads and hydropower projects. Officials have warned residents to stay away from the rivers, and India and China have been called upon for assistance in rescue operations. The Rasuwa district, which experienced similar floods last August, has been the worst affected area. Climate experts attribute the flash flood to an avalanche from a glacier, with the Lhende Khola River witnessing the most significant flooding.",
  "summary": "UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal on…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-missing-and-at-least-8-killed-after-avalanche-triggers-3487011",
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        "title": "8 S. Koreans Missing After Flash Flood Sweeps Through Nepal's Rasuwa Region",
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        "title": "Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-missing-and-at-least-8-killed-after-avalanche-triggers-3489817",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:53:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-missing-and-at-least-8-killed-after-avalanche-triggers-3490103",
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        "title": "Nepal flash floods kill eight at China border and cause 'major casualties' in Tibet",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
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        "published": "2026-08-26T11:05:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "At least nine killed, 384 missing following Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-nine-killed-384-missing-following-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:05:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 384 travellers, including 291 foreigners, reported missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-floods-live-at-least-384-travellers-including-291",
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