{
  "id": 3535164,
  "title": "Nepal’s PM calls on nation to ‘stand together’ after deadly flood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepals-pm-calls-on-nation-to-stand-together-after-deadly-flood-3535164",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T15:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/26/nepal-s-pm-calls-on-nation-to-stand-together-after-deadly-flood"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KATHMANDU: Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah called on the nation to stand united following a deadly flood that claimed at least 95 lives on Wednesday. The devastating flood, which tore through Nepal's border region with Tibet, has left many injured and displaced.\n\nShah expressed his condolences, assuring the people that they are not alone in their time of need. He vowed that the state would provide all necessary support, including rescue operations, medical treatment, food, and shelter, stating that the government takes full responsibility for these essential services.\n\nSome 403 tourists, including 341 foreigners, remain missing following the disaster, with Nepali police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle reporting the situation to AFP. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Shah, offering his condolences and pledging India's assistance in the rescue and relief efforts. In a statement, Modi emphasized the solidarity between the people of India and Nepal, assuring that India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid.\n\nShah urged the Nepali people to remain resilient and patient, emphasizing the importance of unity during such challenging times.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Balendra Shah says the government takes full responsibility for rescue, treatment, food and shelter as at least 95 people have been killed in the massive flood.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nepal’s PM calls on nation to ‘stand together’ after deadly flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepals-pm-calls-on-nation-to-stand-together-after-deadly-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:14:48.000Z"
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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."
}