{
  "id": 3543371,
  "title": "Nepal Flash Flood Leaves 95 Dead and Hundreds Missing Near Tibet Border",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-leaves-95-dead-and-hundreds-missing-near-tibet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-leaves-95-dead-hundreds-missing-tibet-border/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A massive flash flood claimed at least 95 lives and left hundreds missing in Nepal near the Tibet border on Wednesday. The deluge was triggered by an ice-and-rock avalanche, according to authorities and scientists. The surge of water and debris destroyed homes, roads, bridges, and hydropower facilities, affecting both sides of the border. Nepal's Tourism Board reported 403 travelers missing, including 341 foreign nationals and 62 Nepalis, while China confirmed three deaths and 265 people missing in Tibet's Gyirong County. Rescue operations were launched in isolated areas where landslides and floodwaters severed roads and communication lines. Scientists suspect the earthquake, which measured 4.4 on the Richter scale, was the trigger. At least 105 Indian tourists are among the 291 foreign nationals reported missing. The floodwaters raced towards populated settlements along the Bhote Koshi River, tearing through roads, bridges, and power projects. Many of those missing were trekking, visiting pilgrimage sites, or working on local infrastructure. Both countries mobilized emergency responders and relief teams, but the damage to infrastructure and telecommunications made search efforts challenging. Concerns over a secondary flood surge persist, as investigators track the level of debris in the river.",
  "summary": "A massive flash flood killed at least 95 people in Nepal on Wednesday and left hundreds missing after a surge of water and debris swept through the mountainous border region with Tibet. The torrent destroyed homes, roads, bridges, and hydropower facilities while causing deaths and widespread destruction on the Chinese side of the border. Nepal’s […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "At least 22 killed and hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-22-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:58:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Rahul Gandhi Urges Centre To Rescue Missing Indians In Nepal Flash Floods, Says 'Make Every Possible Effort'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/rahul-gandhi-urges-centre-to-rescue-missing-indians-in-nepal-flash",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:28:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "MEA says embassy in touch with Nepal for rescue of Indians hit by floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/mea-says-embassy-in-touch-with-nepal-for-rescue-of-indians-hit-by",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:31:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Time",
        "title": "Hundreds Feared Dead, Including Foreign Tourists, After Flash Floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hundreds-feared-dead-including-foreign-tourists-after-flash-floods-in",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:14:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-98-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:31:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-what-triggered-the-deadly-himalayan-disaster",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:26:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Nepal massive flash flood: Four South African tourists reported missing, death toll at 95",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-massive-flash-flood-four-south-african-tourists-reported",
        "published": "2026-08-26T17:23:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}