{
  "id": 4211919,
  "title": "Faf Du Plessis Expresses Solidarity With Nepal Flood Victims, Calls Disaster ‘Devastating’ As Death Toll Rises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/faf-du-plessis-expresses-solidarity-with-nepal-flood-victims-calls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:02:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/faf-du-plessis-expresses-solidarity-with-nepal-flood-victims-calls-disaster-devastating-as-death-toll-rises"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former South Africa cricket captain Faf du Plessis has voiced his condolences for the devastating floods in Nepal, calling it a \"devastating\" disaster as the death toll continues to rise. Du Plessis, who visited Nepal last year while playing for the Biratnagar Kings in the 2025 Nepal Premier League, shared his thoughts on the tragic situation on his 'X' account. He expressed gratitude for the kindness shown by the local people during his visit and extended his thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families, and the affected communities. As search, rescue, and relief operations are ongoing across Nepal, the death toll has reached 626, with 2,426 people still missing. Over 4,451 stranded individuals, including 187 foreigners, have been evacuated. The Nepal Army has deployed around 6,700 personnel to assist in the disaster response, while India has dispatched 62 tonnes of humanitarian relief material and an 11-member medical and rescue team to support Nepal's efforts.",
  "summary": "Cape Town, Aug 29: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has expressed deep sorrow over the massive floods in Nepal, describing the natural disaster as ‘devastating’ while offering his thoughts and prayers to the victims and survivors. Du Plessis spent time in the Himalayan nation last year while playing for Biratnagar Kings in the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL), and recalled the warmth of…",
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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."
}