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  "id": 3517288,
  "title": "At least 22 killed, hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly floods in Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-22-killed-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260826/at-least-22-killed-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly-floods-in-nepal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Nepal experienced devastating flash floods resulting in at least 22 fatalities and hundreds of people reported missing. The Bhotekoshi River overflowed around 9 a.m., causing significant destruction to villages, roads, and hydropower projects. Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel appealed to India and China for assistance in the rescue operation.\n\nThe worst-affected region was Nuwakot district, where numerous multistory buildings, trucks, and vans were buried beneath thick layers of mud. Authorities have urged residents in multiple districts to avoid the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.\n\nNepal Tourism Board officials reported that the majority of the missing individuals are likely tourists from India and the Indian diaspora, who were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in China.",
  "summary": "UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal — Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 22 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure. Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing. The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9…",
  "key_points": [
    "At least 22 people killed in Nepal avalanche floods",
    "Hundreds missing, mostly Indian tourists in pilgrimage",
    "Bhotekoshi River overflow causes destruction"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "At least 22 killed, hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-22-killed-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly-3518892",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(3rd LD) 9 S. Koreans missing in Nepal floods; 10 others confirmed safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/3rd-ld-9-s-koreans-missing-in-nepal-floods-10-others-confirmed-safe",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:30:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] 17 Malaysians among 291 foreign nationals reported missing after Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/updated-17-malaysians-among-291-foreign-nationals-reported-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:57:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mongabay",
        "title": "At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-75-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-3536570",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:18:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "17 Malaysians among 291 foreign nationals missing in Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/17-malaysians-among-291-foreign-nationals-missing-in-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Video. Nepal villages swept away by devastating floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-nepal-villages-swept-away-by-devastating-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:53:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Three Puducherry residents caught in Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/three-puducherry-residents-caught-in-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:56:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why the country is so vulnerable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-floods-what-triggered-the-disaster-and-why-the-country-is",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:57:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Israeli missing as deadly floods devastate Nepal, Tibet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/israeli-missing-as-deadly-floods-devastate-nepal-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:07:51.000Z"
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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."
}