{
  "id": 3683017,
  "title": "Nepali Society UAE expresses sorrow over loss of life caused by devastating flood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepali-society-uae-expresses-sorrow-over-loss-of-life-caused-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T06:06:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/27/nepali-society-uae-expresses-sorrow-over-loss-of-life-caused-by-devastating-flood/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nepali Society UAE has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths resulting from devastating floods in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet. Over 160 lives were lost, with more than 1,000 people still missing after a landslide sent a wall of mud and rock crashing into a river, causing catastrophic flooding in towns and valleys. As of Thursday morning, the death toll had risen to 162. The UAE is home to approximately 700,000 Nepalis, making them one of the country's largest communities of residents. Jeevan Pengeni, the general secretary of the Nepali Society UAE, conveyed heartfelt condolences and tributes to the families of the deceased and the victims in a statement on Facebook. He also urged the relevant authorities to promptly conduct search and rescue operations, provide adequate medical care to the injured, and offer relief and rehabilitation to the affected families. During this difficult time of disaster, the Nepali Society UAE emphasized the importance of unity, support, and humanitarian cooperation among all Nepalis, both within the country and abroad. The organization expressed its commitment to standing by all affected Nepali brothers and sisters in their time of grief. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families, victims, and the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and its people over this tragedy. They also wished for a speedy recovery of all the injured. The UAE has expressed solidarity with Nepal regarding the victims of floods and landslides, which resulted in numerous deaths, injuries, missing individuals, and significant damage.",
  "summary": "The Nepali Society UAE has expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of life caused by the torrential floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and Tibet. More than 160 people are known to have died, and more than 1,000 are missing after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, sending catastrophic floods through towns and valleys. The death toll stood at 162 as of Thursday…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Nepali Society UAE expresses sorrow over loss of life caused by devastating flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepali-society-uae-expresses-sorrow-over-loss-of-life-caused-by-3684410",
        "published": "2026-08-27T06:06:42.000Z"
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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."
}