{
  "id": 5679156,
  "title": "275 Indians missing, 166 others rescued: MEA on Nepal floods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/275-indians-missing-166-others-rescued-mea-on-nepal-floods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T00:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/275-indians-missing-166-others-rescued-mea-on-nepal-floods-10863869/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 275 Indian nationals remain missing while 166 others were rescued following flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). A total of 1,907 Indian nationals have safely crossed over to Nepal from China, according to the ministry. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has provided approximately 95 tonnes of relief material to Nepal thus far. The death toll has climbed to at least 1,295, following the recovery of more bodies from the affected regions, as reported by Nepalese authorities. Over 12,000 individuals have been rescued, but roughly 5,000 remain missing as search and rescue efforts persist. Jaiswal informed that as per their information, 275 Indian nationals are still unaccounted for. He emphasized that they maintain close contact with the Nepalese government on this matter. Jaiswal added that China reports no stranded Indian travelers in the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Further, he disclosed that India plans to send additional forensic kits, Bailey bridges, and other materials requested by the Nepalese government. In addition to the relief aid, 54 personnel have been dispatched to support relief and rescue operations in Nepal. This team consists of 30 tunnel rescue experts, 19 forensic experts, and a five-member medical team. Jaiswal affirmed that rescue and forensic teams are currently on the ground, working collaboratively with Nepalese authorities.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/nepal-bet-nearly-everything-on-hydropower-the-floods-show-why-thats-a",
        "published": "2026-09-04T22:02:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "275 Indians missing, 166 others rescued: MEA on Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/275-indians-missing-166-others-rescued-mea-on-nepal-floods-5680712",
        "published": "2026-09-05T00:29:00.000Z"
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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."
}