{
  "id": 3716859,
  "title": "Over 270 dead, 1,403 including foreigners missing as deadly floods hit Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/over-270-dead-1-403-including-foreigners-missing-as-deadly-floods-hit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/over-270-dead-1403-including-foreigners-missing-as-deadly-floods-hit-nepal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 270 individuals have been confirmed dead following a deadly flood in Nepal, while 1,403 others, including 341 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for, according to Nepalese officials. The devastating floods, which struck cities along the Nepal-China border, have left a trail of destruction, as evidenced by disturbing footage circulating on social media. The floods reportedly submerged buildings and swept away a bridge, as captured in a viral video.\n\nExperts believe that a glacier avalanche may have triggered the catastrophic flooding. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang is currently visiting the affected areas in Tibet, as reported by state media. Aljazeera has reported that over 500 people, including hundreds of foreigners, are currently missing in Tibet alone.",
  "summary": "No fewer than 270 persons have been confirmed dead while 1,403 others, including 341 foreign nationals, are currently unaccounted for as deadly flash floods hits cities in Nepal. Nepalese officials confirmed the casualties in a statement issued on Wednesday while the rescue operation continues across the country. DAILY POST reports that disturbing footage from the incident has […] Over 270 dead,…",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepal-floods-sweep-5-elephants-into-a-up-river-heres-how-they-were",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:24:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(4th LD) 9 of 10 isolated S. Koreans moved to safety after devastating Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/4th-ld-9-of-10-isolated-s-koreans-moved-to-safety-after-devastating",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:35:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Commentary: Nepal’s ‘tsunami of dirt’ highlights rising risk of glacial floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/commentary-nepals-tsunami-of-dirt-highlights-rising-risk-of-glacial",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:37:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods: At least 288 Indians still missing; MEA says focus is on providing humanitarian aid as per Kathmandu’s request",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepal-flash-floods-at-least-288-indians-still-missing-mea-says-focus",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:00:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Nepal floods: Rescue teams search for over 1,300 missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nepal-floods-rescue-teams-search-for-over-1-300-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:09:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "A mother's heartfelt plea for prayers for her daughter who is missing in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/a-mothers-heartfelt-plea-for-prayers-for-her-daughter-who-is-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:34:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
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