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  "id": 3610965,
  "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",
  "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",
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  "summary": "A devastating flood has struck communities in Nepal and Tibet, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Torrential rains sent a wall of mud and debris crashing through the areas with little warning. According to The Mainichi, at least 160 people have been killed.\n\nAmong those affected are citizens from several countries. The Korea Times reports that nine Koreans remain unaccounted for, with six employees of Doosan Enerbility Co. and three of Korea South-East Power Co. missing after working on a hydropower plant in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Additionally, 10 other Koreans affiliated with Doosan were confirmed safe but awaiting rescue. Kyiv Independent reports that 53 Ukrainian citizens are considered missing, including a group of 46 Ukrainian tourists.\n\nThe disaster has prompted response efforts from several governments. The Korea Times states that a joint rapid response team will be dispatched to Nepal to support search and rescue efforts. Ukraine's embassies in India and China are collaborating with local authorities regarding 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 Health",
        "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",
        "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."
}