{
  "id": 4149283,
  "title": "‘The Devastation Is Unbearable To Watch’: Amitabh Bachchan Expresses Concern Over Nepal Floods As Death Toll Rises To 626",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/the-devastation-is-unbearable-to-watch-amitabh-bachchan-expresses",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T08:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/the-devastation-is-unbearable-to-watch-amitabh-bachchan-expresses-concern-over-nepal-floods-as-death-toll-rises-to-626"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan voiced his deep concern over the unfolding catastrophe in Nepal, as the death toll from devastating floods surpassed 600. The powerful Bhote Koshi river unleashed its fury on Wednesday, inundating Rasuwa district, just across the border from Tibet. The flood wreaked havoc on homes, infrastructure, and vital transportation routes, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.\n\nIn a heartfelt note shared on his blog, Bachchan articulated the gravity of the situation, stating that the devastation was \"unbearable to watch.\" He emphasized the need for respect and reverence towards nature's might, acknowledging that \"the fury of nature can never be battled with... its respect needs the presence of the divine.\" The actor earnestly prayed for the souls of the victims, recognizing that their loss transcends all comprehension.\n\nAccording to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the death toll has climbed to 626, with additional bodies still being recovered from the affected districts. The toll varied across regions, with Chitwan reporting 233 fatalities, Nawalparasi East accounting for 158, and Nuwakot, Gorkha, and Nawalparasi West each contributing 51, 48, and 47 deaths respectively. Dhading and Tanahu saw 45 and 31 casualties, while Rasuwa bore the brunt with 13 lives claimed.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: \"The devastation is unbearable to watch\", said actor Amitabh Bachchan as he expressed his concern over the Nepal floods. A sudden, massive flood swept down the Bhote Koshi in Rasuwa district bordering Tibet on Wednesday, killing hundreds of people and causing widespread damage to settlements, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. Bachchan shared a note on his blog on Saturday…",
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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."
}