{
  "id": 5304636,
  "title": "Nepal flash floods: What is the first health risk people should watch out for?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flash-floods-what-is-the-first-health-risk-people-should-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/nepal-flash-floods-first-health-risk-people-experts-10861226/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The immediate health concern after Nepal's recent flash floods, according to doctors, is the contamination of drinking water and food sources. Floodwater can mix with sewage, animal waste, chemicals, and decaying material, leading to the spread of infections. Symptoms to watch out for include diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, and dehydration. Food safety becomes crucial, as food that has come into contact with floodwater should be avoided, and proper hand hygiene and food storage practices must be followed. Additionally, gastrointestinal infections such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and hepatitis A and E can spread through contaminated food and water, making dehydration and loss of electrolytes particularly dangerous, especially for vulnerable groups like young children, older adults, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Singapore Red Cross commits additional S$170,000 in aid, raises over S$3 million through Nepal floods appeal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/singapore-red-cross-commits-additional-s-170-000-in-aid-raises-over-s",
        "published": "2026-09-03T08:59:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods: What is the first health risk people should watch out for?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flash-floods-what-is-the-first-health-risk-people-should-watch-5306419",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:30:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}