{
  "id": 3684857,
  "title": "Jumlah korban banjir kilat sempadan Nepal-China meningkat kepada 162 orang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/jumlah-korban-banjir-kilat-sempadan-nepal-china-meningkat-kepada-162-3684857",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T06:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/dunia/2026/08/27/jumlah-korban-banjir-kilat-sempadan-nepal-china-meningkat-kepada-162-orang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the death toll from a sudden flash flood that struck the border region between Nepal and China rose to 162 people, while hundreds remain missing, according to local media reports. The Anadolu Agency relayed the information. Rescue operations using helicopters and drones continue. The government has relocated the affected population and engaged the military and private helicopter operators for search and rescue missions. So far, 114 people have been evacuated by the Nepal Army and private helicopter operators. The district of Chitwan in Bagmati province recorded the highest number of casualties with 64 deaths, followed by Dhading with 27 and Nawalparasi East with 22. Tourists missing include over 100 Indian nationals, 54 US citizens, 34 Australians, and 33 British nationals. Nepal police said 28 of their personnel are also missing. Early reports said the flood destroyed 19 bridges and part of a major highway stretching 40 kilometers, thus severing transportation links and hampering rescue efforts. Nepal's External Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal said the flood caused severe damage in some areas, reminding that only initial information has been obtained. He urged stepped-up preparedness along the banks of Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers in Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan districts due to a high risk of continued danger. The government declared Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading as disaster crisis zones for three months. The National Disaster Reduction and Management Authority requested helicopter operators and drones to coordinate rescue operations with local administrations, emergency services, and municipal governments. The affected populace was advised to light fires and produce smoke to signal their locations. India, China, and the World Bank immediately mobilized financial assistance to support rescue efforts, emergency aid, and reconstruction of the flood-affected areas in Nepal, according to the country's Finance Ministry.",
  "summary": "Tentera Nepal dan pengendali helikopter swasta setakat ini memindahkan 114 orang ke tempat selamat.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jumlah korban banjir kilat sempadan Nepal-China meningkat kepada 162 orang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/jumlah-korban-banjir-kilat-sempadan-nepal-china-meningkat-kepada-162",
        "published": "2026-08-27T06:05:58.000Z"
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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."
}