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  "id": 4349118,
  "title": "Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-flood-survivors-return-to-ruins-to-salvage-memories",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T04:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post",
    "slug": "bangkok-post",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3310704/nepal-flood-survivors-return-to-ruins-to-salvage-memories"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Survivors of a recent flash flood in Nepal have returned to their ruined villages to salvage what they can. Shanti Lamichhane sat on a fruit crate in the dirt where her village, Dhunge, once stood, staring at the remains of her home.\n\nThe flash flood, caused by a rise in the Bhotekoshi River, brought a wall of water and debris through the area, resulting in widespread devastation. According to authorities, the death toll has surged to nearly 700, with almost 2,400 people still missing.\n\nSearch and rescue operations are ongoing, with over 15,000 security personnel mobilised and helicopters making repeated sorties to evacuate stranded people and deliver relief. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has warned of renewed rainfall and rising water levels, urging those involved in search and rescue operations to remain alert.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/rescuers-claw-through-mud-as-nepal-china-flood-missing-toll-nears-3",
        "published": "2026-08-30T02:32:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/rescuers-dig-into-tunnel-as-missing-toll-from-nepal-china-flood-nears",
        "published": "2026-08-30T03:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Nepal issues fresh flood warning as Bhote Koshi water level rises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-issues-fresh-flood-warning-as-bhote-koshi-water-level-rises",
        "published": "2026-08-30T03:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Flood water level rises again in Bhotekoshi river: Nepal authorities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/flood-water-level-rises-again-in-bhotekoshi-river-nepal-authorities",
        "published": "2026-08-30T03:46:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "China deletes viral Nepal flood videos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/china-deletes-viral-nepal-flood-videos",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:04:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nepal police arrest two caught on video stealing earrings from dead flood victim (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-police-arrest-two-caught-on-video-stealing-earrings-from-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:15:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Nepal resumes flood rescue, seeks technical help and aid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-resumes-flood-rescue-seeks-technical-help-and-aid",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:32:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KBS World Radio",
        "title": "Nepal Flood Death Toll Tops 680 as Missing Near 3,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-flood-death-toll-tops-680-as-missing-near-3-000",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:40:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll rises to 734",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-flood-death-toll-rises-to-734",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:50:24.000Z"
      }
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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."
}