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  "id": 3945690,
  "title": "Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue resumes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-passes-500-as-rescue-resumes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-passes-500-as-rescue-resumes/a-78539559?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "account": "Two days after devastating flash floods struck the Nepal-China border, rescue efforts have resumed in the region. The death toll has surpassed 500, with Nepal reporting 538 fatalities, an increase from 390 the previous day. China has revised its count to between three and five deaths in Tibet. Over 1,400 people are still missing, including up to 517 foreigners from more than 30 countries. The International Red Cross estimates that 93,000 individuals have been directly impacted and are in dire need of humanitarian aid.\n\nA lake formed by debris overflowed, threatening areas already affected by the disaster. This raised concerns, prompting authorities to closely monitor the situation. However, the threat has since eased, though they remain vigilant. The World Health Organization warns of potential disease outbreaks due to displacement, overcrowding, and disrupted water, sanitation, and health services in the aftermath.\n\nThe disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse, sending rock and meltwater into rivers below. It created a barrier lake upstream, holding approximately 2 million cubic meters of water. This lake is expected to receive an additional 3 million cubic meters over the next three days, with peak flow anticipated around September 1. Chinese engineers are surveying the lake through aerial means and creating 3D models of the site. The lake spans about 150 meters in length and 40-50 meters in depth.\n\nContinued rainfall in the area has further destabilized the surrounding soil and rock, exacerbating the situation. As of Friday afternoon, Chinese rescue teams had begun reaching the hardest-hit areas. Nepal's Foreign Ministry has stated they do not require foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations, asserting that their security agencies are handling the response.\n\nDespite offers of help from several countries, Nepal's authorities maintain that they are managing the situation. South Korea, which has lost nine nationals and has 10 others stranded, has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid through international organizations. Other countries, including India, China, the United States, Britain, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, have also requested permission to deploy their own search-and-rescue teams.",
  "summary": "More than a thousand people are still missing after deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll nears 400 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-floods-death-toll-nears-400-as-rescuers-search-for-1-400",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:49:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll rises to 543 as 1,400 remain missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-floods-death-toll-rises-to-543-as-1-400-remain-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-28T10:16:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Which countries have citizens killed or missing after Nepal-Tibet flash flood?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/which-countries-have-citizens-killed-or-missing-after-nepal-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-28T10:55:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Nepal-Tibet flood death toll passes 500 as rescue resumes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-passes-500-as-rescue-resumes-3950140",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Nepal-Tibet Flood Death Toll Passes 500 as Rescue Resumes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-tibet-flood-death-toll-passes-500-as-rescue-resumes-3953102",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:53:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Death toll from devastating Nepal-Tibet floods passes 500",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/death-toll-from-devastating-nepal-tibet-floods-passes-500",
        "published": "2026-08-28T12:05:18.000Z"
      }
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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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