{
  "id": 4168524,
  "title": "Amitabh Bachchan says Nepal flood visuals ‘unbearable to watch’: ‘Fury of nature’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/amitabh-bachchan-says-nepal-flood-visuals-unbearable-to-watch-fury-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:35:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-says-nepal-flood-visuals-unbearable-to-watch-fury-of-nature-10854690/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared his emotional reaction to the devastating flash floods in Nepal, describing the visuals as \"unbearable to watch.\" In a heartfelt blog post, the cinema icon expressed his solidarity with the victims during the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi. Alongside a photograph of his wrist adorned with colorful rakhis, Bachchan wished everyone on the special bond of love and care between siblings, emphasizing that this relationship should never be broken. He then addressed the gravity of the flood situation, stating that the \"fury of nature\" cannot be battled and that the divine presence is crucial in such tragedies. The actor prayed for the affected individuals, acknowledging the human suffering and emphasizing the need for support and compassion. Other Bollywood celebrities, such as Sanjay Dutt, Bhumi Pednekar, Manisha Koirala, Kriti Sanon, Sonu Sood, Kangana Ranaut, and Farhan Akhtar, also expressed their condolences and support for the flood victims on their social media platforms. The flash floods hit northern Nepal on August 26, causing the death of hundreds of people and leaving many missing. The affected regions include Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading along the Trishuli River, with the death toll rising to 538.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/singapores-mercy-relief-to-deliver-emergency-aid-to-flood-victims-in",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Fresh rain threatens Nepal’s flood rescue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/fresh-rain-threatens-nepals-flood-rescue",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:26:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Maybe he was calling to tell us about the flood’: A family waits for news from Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/maybe-he-was-calling-to-tell-us-about-the-flood-a-family-waits-for",
        "published": "2026-08-29T09:59:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Devastating Nepal flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/devastating-nepal-flood-damage-may-cost-up-to-a-tenth-of-economy-to",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:08:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Why Nepal's rare, deadly flood struck without warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/why-nepals-rare-deadly-flood-struck-without-warning",
        "published": "2026-08-29T11:59:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Nepal seeks technical help and billions of dollars for flood as bad weather hampers rescue",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-seeks-technical-help-and-billions-of-dollars-for-flood-as-bad",
        "published": "2026-08-29T12:16:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}