{
  "id": 3970875,
  "title": "Nepal flash flood losses could run into ‘few billions’, says minister; seeks ‘different fundraising campaign’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-flash-flood-losses-could-run-into-few-billions-says-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:32:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nepal-flash-flood-losses-could-run-into-few-billions-says-minister-seeks-different-fundraising-campaign-101787913375174.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nepal's finance minister Swarnim Wagle has warned that the losses from recent flash floods could reach \"a few billion dollars\" as the country seeks a distinct fundraising approach for rebuilding efforts. According to Bloomberg Television, the preliminary estimates suggest that the total damages will amount to at least a few billion dollars, once determined within a week. The disaster, which claimed at least 547 lives in the border region between Nepal and Tibet, has prompted the country to request international funding for reconstruction, as its $45 billion economy grapples with the immense task ahead.",
  "summary": "“I think the losses and damages when they will be finally quantified in a week or so, will amount to at least a few billion dollars,” the minister said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/flash-floods-in-nepal-320-indians-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:06:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}