{
  "id": 4364220,
  "title": "India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/india-provides-68-5-tonnes-of-relief-bailey-bridge-tunnel-expertise-4364220",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T06:51:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-provides-685-tonnes-of-relief-bailey-bridge-tunnel-expertise-to-flood-hit-nepal/article71407149.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials, along with a tunnel technical contingent and search and rescue equipment, to Nepal following devastating flash floods on August 26, 2026. A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on August 30, 2026, containing blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets, and hygiene kits. An 82-member joint security team, comprising personnel from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, has been working to clear debris and reach trapped individuals. Nepal has also sought India's assistance for DNA testing and forensic work following the disaster.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to flood-hit Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/india-provides-68-5-tonnes-of-relief-bailey-bridge-tunnel-expertise",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:51:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}