{
  "id": 4353182,
  "title": "Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-warns-of-more-possible-floods-as-communities-grapple-with-4353182",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T05:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260830/nepal-warns-of-more-possible-floods-as-communities-grapple-with-devastation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DHADING, Nepal - Authorities in Nepal have issued warnings of potential additional flooding on Sunday, urging residents in affected districts to remain highly vigilant after the water levels in the Bhotekoshi River surged. Flood alert notifications were disseminated to the public via phone messages early on Sunday, while rescue teams worked tirelessly to clear a primary highway linking Kathmandu to one of the regions most severely impacted by the catastrophic floods that occurred on Wednesday. In the town of Galchhi, locals gathered on a nearby bridge, observing the river's furious flow, and heeded warnings to desist from the suspension bridge over the water. Along the riverbank, numerous homes, vehicles, and farm tractors were visible, embedded within the thick, gray-brown sediment that enveloped entire villages in the worst-affected flood zones. Rice fields adjacent to the river had suffered landslides, causing parts of their fields to be swept away and into the water. The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet has now reached 750, with over 3,000 people still missing following the latest calamity.",
  "summary": "DHADING, Nepal — Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones throughout Sunday morning, as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst-hit by Wednesday's…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-warns-of-more-possible-floods-as-communities-grapple-with",
        "published": "2026-08-30T04:53:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-warns-of-more-possible-floods-as-communities-grapple-with-4351926",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:52:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/nepal-warns-of-more-possible-floods-as-communities-grapple-with-4375712",
        "published": "2026-08-30T07:42:29.000Z"
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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."
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