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  "id": 3708713,
  "title": "Authorities fear death toll will rise in Nepal and Tibet after severe flash flooding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/authorities-fear-death-toll-will-rise-in-nepal-and-tibet-after-severe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T09:22:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "El Pais English",
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    "url": "https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-08-27/authorities-fear-death-toll-will-rise-in-nepal-and-tibet-after-severe-flash-flooding.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Authorities in Nepal and Tibet are facing a grim outlook as the death toll from severe flash flooding continues to rise. As of Thursday morning, at least 177 people have lost their lives in Nepal, with three additional fatalities reported in Tibet, according to the latest police figures. The total number of unaccounted individuals exceeds 1,300, including 800 foreigners, as well as security forces, customs officials, and workers involved in hydroelectric projects. Rescue efforts are underway, but progress is hampered by destroyed infrastructure. Satellite imagery is being utilized to help reconstruct the possible causes of the disaster.",
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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."
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