{
  "id": 4235708,
  "title": "Nepal flash flood: India sends tunnel rescue team to Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/nepal-flash-flood-india-sends-tunnel-rescue-team-to-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T17:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nepal-flash-flood-india-sends-tunnel-rescue-team-to-nepal/article71405468.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, India dispatched a specialized tunnel rescue team to Nepal to aid in the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts following devastating flash floods. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that at least 287 Indians remain missing and 128 persons of Indian origin are also unaccounted for in the disaster-stricken Bhote Kosi river region. The team, equipped with advanced machinery, was sent in response to the recce team's recommendations following Friday's reconnaissance mission. Meanwhile, Kathmandu's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Nepal is diligently working to locate affected local and foreign nationals. Four Indian nationals, including Ripu Kumar, Chaneshwar Narzary, Kripa Shankar, and Mohammed Minhajuddin, were rescued from a hydropower project site in Rasuwa district on Saturday.",
  "summary": "The MEA says at least 287 Indians remain missing as on Saturday, August 29, and in addition, 128 persons of Indian origin are also missing following the disaster",
  "key_points": [
    "India sends specialized tunnel rescue team to Nepal",
    "At least 287 Indians missing, 128 of Indian origin unaccounted for",
    "Kathmandu working to locate affected locals and foreigners"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}