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  "id": 4645796,
  "title": "Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/canadas-nepalese-communities-cancel-teej-festivals-after-deadly-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:56:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12041512/nepal-floods-teej-festivals-canada-cancelled/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canada's Nepalese communities have canceled their Teej festivals this weekend in response to the deadly flash flooding that struck Nepal and China. Teej is a Hindu celebration commemorating womanhood, typically observed during this weekend. Organizers in cities like Toronto, Brampton, and Calgary decided to cancel the events due to the devastating disaster. Punam Dhungel, president of the Nepali Canadian Women’s Society of B.C., explained that this was the first time their sold-out event was canceled. She expressed regret for disappointing over 300 people who had purchased tickets and redirected the $15,000 in ticket sales to humanitarian relief efforts. The flash floods claimed around 800 lives and left about 3,000 people missing after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that one Canadian who was missing had been found safe. Nepalese Canadian Community Services president Sudarshan Sapkota reported that many community members in Canada had family members in Nepal who were affected and some still missing. Sapkota and his friends, who were involved in hydro-power projects, are fundraising to support the relief efforts, raising thousands of dollars through sports events. The Canadian government has pledged $5 million in urgent humanitarian aid to assist Nepal.",
  "summary": "Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.",
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    "Canada's Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals due to deadly Nepal floods.",
    "Teej is a Hindu celebration commemorating womanhood, typically observed this weekend.",
    "Ticket sales from canceled events redirected to humanitarian relief efforts."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/canadas-nepalese-communities-cancel-teej-festivals-after-deadly-nepal-4647750",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:56:40.000Z"
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        "title": "Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T15:12:43.000Z"
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        "title": "Nepal flash floods highlight impact of climate change",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nepal-flash-floods-highlight-impact-of-climate-change",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:33:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Nepal floods: Avalanche raced down Himalayas at 167 kmph, triggering deadly deluge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nepal-floods-avalanche-raced-down-himalayas-at-167-kmph-triggering",
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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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