{
  "id": 3518892,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260826/at-least-22-killed-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly-floods-in-nepal"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal — At least 22 people lost their lives and hundreds more remain missing following a catastrophic avalanche that triggered devastating floods on Wednesday. The Bhotekoshi River burst its banks around 9 a.m., inundating numerous villages, roads, and hydropower facilities, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Initial reports indicate that 384 tourists, comprising 291 individuals from countries like India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia, have been reported missing in the aftermath of the disaster. The Nepali government has urgently sought assistance from both India and China to aid in the rescue operations.\n\nDistrict of Nuwakot has borne the brunt of the calamity, with numerous multistoried structures, vehicles, and trucks buried under enormous piles of mud. Authorities have issued a stern warning to residents in several districts, cautioning them to keep clear of the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers. The Nepal Tourism Board reports that the majority of the missing individuals are likely to be 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…",
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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."
}