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  "id": 5368168,
  "title": "Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trading-food-for-medicine-and-crossing-the-river-by-zip-line-are-part-5368168",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:59:19.000Z",
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    "name": "Mongabay",
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    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/trading-food-for-medicine-and-crossing-the-river-by-zip-line-are-part-of-life-in-nepal-flood-zone/"
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  "account": "Kathmandu, Nepal - Survivors of deadly floods in Nepal faced challenges on Thursday as they tried to secure essential medicines and cash, despite authorities providing food and basic supplies to thousands of displaced individuals in temporary shelters. The shortages exacerbated the hardships of those who lost their homes and possessions, as Suresh Kumar Karanjit, who had lost his brother in the floods, shared his struggle. Karanjit, staying at a relief center in Devighat, a town in the worst-affected Nuwakot district, could only obtain the cash required to buy his heart medication after selling a carton of noodles he received as relief for 400 rupees. He noted that the camp lacked the exact medicine prescribed for his condition. Nepal's disaster chief, Dharam Raj Uprety, reported that health centers equipped with doctors and stocked with medicine had been set up at each shelter. Uprety also emphasized the focus on hygiene and sanitation to minimize the risk of disease. The Aug. 26 floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, devastated towns and valleys, destroying homes, roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure. At least 1,252 people were confirmed dead, with over 4,200 still missing, according to Nepal's disaster management agency.",
  "summary": "KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Some survivors sheltering in relief camps after deadly floods in Nepal struggled Thursday to obtain essential medicines and cash, even as authorities provided food and other basic supplies to thousands of displaced people. The shortages are adding to the hardships of those living in temporary shelters after having lost homes and belongings. Suresh […]",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trading-food-for-medicine-and-crossing-the-river-by-zip-line-are-part-5273364",
        "published": "2026-09-03T07:01:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-army-cable-helps-nuwakot-flood-survivors-cross-river",
        "published": "2026-09-03T07:06:33.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/trading-food-for-medicine-and-crossing-the-river-by-zip-line-are-part",
        "published": "2026-09-03T07:23:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Nepal flood toll hits 1,273 as 4,757 remain missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flood-toll-hits-1-273-as-4-757-remain-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-03T08:28:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Nepal flood toll reaches 1,252 with more than 4,200 still missing as rescue efforts continue, China confirms 21 deaths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flood-toll-reaches-1-252-with-more-than-4-200-still-missing-as",
        "published": "2026-09-03T08:51:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Nepal flood rescue effort enters critical phase as hundreds of foreign nationals still missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flood-rescue-effort-enters-critical-phase-as-hundreds-of",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:48:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors ‘very, very difficult’, says UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/delivering-aid-to-nepal-flood-survivors-very-very-difficult-says-un",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:46:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/families-perform-symbolic-funerals-for-missing-nepal-flood-victims",
        "published": "2026-09-03T11:58:26.000Z"
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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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