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  "id": 4225272,
  "title": "Desperate search for survivors in Nepal amid fears of a second flood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/desperate-search-for-survivors-in-nepal-amid-fears-of-a-second-flood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
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    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/video/desperate-search-for-survivors-in-nepal-amid-fears-of-a-second-flood/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A devastating flash flood caused by a Himalayan glacier collapse has struck the border of Nepal and Tibet, resulting in a significant loss of life and leaving many people missing. According to CBS News, over 600 people have been killed, and an estimated 2,500 people are believed to be missing. However, other reports suggest a higher death toll, with The Hindu not providing a death toll, Daily Times reporting 669 deaths, and New Straits Times stating that at least 675 people have been killed in Nepal and 7 in Tibet, for a total of 682.\n\nRescue teams are working to find survivors, but difficult weather and damaged infrastructure have made operations challenging. The New Straits Times reports that 517 foreigners, 933 workers on hydropower projects, 45 Nepali Army soldiers, 40 police officers, and 19 immigration and customs officers are among those missing.\n\nThe flood has also impacted Nepal's power infrastructure, with Nepal's electricity generation capacity declining by about 550 megawatts due to the damage. Nepal has requested India to advance import approvals for electricity, and India is willing to provide additional power as needed.",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Death stood 15 seconds away for Nepal flood survivors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/death-stood-15-seconds-away-for-nepal-flood-survivors",
        "published": "2026-08-29T05:50:23.000Z"
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        "title": "Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000",
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        "published": "2026-08-29T12:55:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Nepal floods: 88 Indians rescued, 287 still missing; India sends forensic, tunnel teams — Latest updates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-floods-88-indians-rescued-287-still-missing-india-sends",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:57:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Winnipeg man among those missing in Nepal flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/winnipeg-man-among-those-missing-in-nepal-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:06:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-china-flood-missing-toll-nears-3-000",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:13:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll rises to 675",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-flood-death-toll-rises-to-675",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:18:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal seeks to import power from India after flood devastation, asks for early approvals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-seeks-to-import-power-from-india-after-flood-devastation-asks",
        "published": "2026-08-29T15:48:30.000Z"
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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."
}