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  "id": 5032451,
  "title": "Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/hopes-of-finding-survivors-dim-a-week-after-catastrophic-nepal-flood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:30:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437562/hopes-of-finding-survivors-dim-a-week-after-catastrophic-nepal-flood"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A week after a catastrophic flood in Nepal, hopes of finding more survivors are dwindling, according to authorities. At least 1,050 people have lost their lives and nearly 4,000 remain unaccounted for, with fears that many are buried under debris. Nepal and China are continuing their efforts to rescue those trapped in the aftermath of the flood, which was triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas near the Chinese border. The official death toll in China stands at 16, with 546 missing. Officials from Nepal's National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) have noted a decreasing likelihood of discovering survivors, stating, \"The hope of finding survivors is decreasing.\" Rescue workers are focusing on hydroelectric plants, where individuals may have taken shelter in the tunnels. So far, 279 people have been rescued from these projects, but at least 639 are still missing, some of whom are believed to be trapped in the tunnels. While rescuers are battling through the debris, the focus is shifting to rehabilitation and reconstruction. Prime Minister Balendra Shah emphasized that the government is now concentrating on providing necessary medical treatment and psychological support to the affected areas. The disaster has resulted in an estimated 2.2 million tons of debris, equivalent to six Empire State buildings. Public health risks are a significant concern, with aid agencies worried about overcrowded shelters, contaminated water, and damaged health facilities, particularly affecting women and children during the monsoon season.",
  "summary": "KATHMANDU: Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said on Wednesday, a week after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed flash floods that devastated the mountainous nation. At least 1,050 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 remain unaccounted for, with officials fearing many are buried under debris left by the floods that…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea dispatches disaster relief team to Nepal to support flood recovery efforts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/korea-dispatches-disaster-relief-team-to-nepal-to-support-flood",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:02:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Australia news LIVE: Second Australian found after Nepal floods as death toll of disaster exceeds 1000; US launches major strikes against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/australia-news-live-second-australian-found-after-nepal-floods-as",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:45:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Australia news LIVE: Second Australian found after Nepal floods as death toll of disaster exceeds 1000; US launches major strikes against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/australia-news-live-second-australian-found-after-nepal-floods-as-4933715",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:45:20.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nepal-flood-death-toll-crosses-1-000-rescuers-reach-remote-areas",
        "published": "2026-09-01T22:14:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nepal-flood-death-toll-crosses-1-000-rescuers-reach-remote-areas",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:03:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/hopes-of-finding-survivors-dim-a-week-after-catastrophic-nepal-flood",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:55:17.000Z"
      }
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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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