{
  "id": 9913458,
  "title": "Thousands face long road to recovery month after devastating Nepal floods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/thousands-face-long-road-to-recovery-month-after-devastating-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260926/thousands-face-long-road-to-recovery-month-after-devastating-nepal-floods"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KATHMANDU, Nepal - Narayan Prassan, who returned to his home in Nepal after a five-year stint in Saudi Arabia, lost his house in the 2015 earthquake. He later rebuilt his home and lived contentedly with his family. However, the floods that hit last month have once again devastated everything he had rebuilt. Now living in a relative's house, Prassan is contemplating another trip abroad to start anew. \"This flood has taken everything,\" he lamented. \"I don't know what to do.\"\n\nThe floods have displaced thousands of people in the region, leaving them in a dire situation. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with crews searching for missing individuals, many of whom are believed to be trapped in the six hydropower project tunnels. The disaster has posed a significant challenge for the government, which now faces a lengthy and expensive recovery process. Families are struggling with the loss of their homes, loved ones, and their means of livelihood.\n\nIn his first speech to the U.N. General Assembly, Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the devastating flood situation, emphasizing the urgent need for support and recovery efforts.",
  "summary": "KATHMANDU, Nepal — After spending five years working in Saudi Arabia, Narayan Prassan returned to his home in Nepal with savings, only to lose his house in the 2015 earthquake. He went abroad again, earned enough to rebuild his home and settled happily with his family. Last month’s floods have destroyed everything once more. With his home in a designated danger zone and no clear idea of where his…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/rich-nations-must-pay-their-share-says-nepal-minister-as-glacial",
        "published": "2026-09-25T23:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A month after Nepal floods, thousands are still missing and families face a long recovery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/a-month-after-nepal-floods-thousands-are-still-missing-and-families",
        "published": "2026-09-26T04:05:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "Through the Lens: Nepal, one month after the floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/through-the-lens-nepal-one-month-after-the-floods",
        "published": "2026-09-26T04:54:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Month after deadly avalanche, Nepal braces for heavy rain, floods again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/month-after-deadly-avalanche-nepal-braces-for-heavy-rain-floods-again",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:06:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Thousands face long road to recovery month after devastating Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/thousands-face-long-road-to-recovery-month-after-devastating-nepal-9916959",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:42:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}