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  "id": 3742372,
  "title": "Catastrophic floods kill over 353 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/catastrophic-floods-kill-over-353-in-nepal-and-tibet-with-more-than-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260827/catastrophic-floods-kill-over-353-in-nepal-and-tibet-with-more-than-1300-missing"
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  "account": "Devighat, Nepal - Rescue efforts were underway on Thursday to locate hundreds of individuals missing after a catastrophic flood ravaged communities along the Nepal-China border, according to local police. The flood, triggered by a massive glacier collapse, surged through villages, engulfing people and reducing buildings to rubble. Videos captured the terrifying scene of individuals fleeing as water levels rose, ultimately submerging them and causing extensive destruction. Officials reported that at least 353 lives were lost in the disaster, while over 1,300 people remain unaccounted for, including numerous foreigners and pilgrims. The aftermath left hundreds more displaced across the Himalayan region. The area, characterized by steep slopes and verdant valleys nestled below the world's highest peaks, is particularly susceptible to such natural disasters. Climate change has exacerbated the issue, leading to a rise in melting glaciers. Images from the affected Nuwakot district in Nepal depicted buildings submerged in mud following the torrential deluge. Debris littered tree branches and power lines, while vehicles were completely buried. Some survivors were visibly shaken and in need of immediate assistance.",
  "summary": "DEVIGHAT, Nepal — Rescue teams searched on Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, where a catastrophic and deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse. Videos of the disaster showed people running before the floodwaters swallowed them up and washed out buildings and bridges. At least 353…",
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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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