{
  "id": 3609977,
  "title": "Wall of mud and debris floods communities in Nepal and Tibet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wall-of-mud-and-debris-floods-communities-in-nepal-and-tibet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T22:50:35.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/wall-of-mud-and-debris-floods-communities-in-nepal-and-tibet"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A devastating flood has struck communities in Nepal and Tibet, leaving a trail of death and destruction. The flood, caused by torrential rains, sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through the area with little warning. According to The Mainichi, at least 160 people have been killed.\n\nThe flood has also affected foreign nationals, with reports of missing persons from several countries. The Korea Times reports that nine Koreans, including six employees of Doosan Enerbility Co. and three of Korea South-East Power Co., remain unaccounted for. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports that 53 Ukrainian citizens are considered missing, including a group of 46 tourists. CBS News reports that over 400 people are missing.\n\nThe Nepalese government and foreign authorities are working together to search for the missing and provide aid to those affected. A joint rapid response team from South Korea is set to arrive in Nepal to support search and rescue efforts. Ukraine's embassies in India and China are collaborating with local authorities to assist in the search operations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dozens-of-australians-believed-to-be-among-hundreds-of-foreign",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:16:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour Science",
        "title": "Wall of mud and debris floods communities in Nepal and Tibet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wall-of-mud-and-debris-floods-communities-in-nepal-and-tibet-3610965",
        "published": "2026-08-26T22:50:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Dozens of Australians missing in Nepal-China floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dozens-of-australians-missing-in-nepal-china-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T22:53:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Dozens of Australians missing in Nepal-China floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dozens-of-australians-missing-in-nepal-china-floods-3609849",
        "published": "2026-08-26T22:53:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}