{
  "id": 9916959,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "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 — In the aftermath of devastating floods a month ago, thousands of Nepalis find themselves facing a long and arduous road to recovery. Narayan Prassan, who returned to his homeland with savings after five years working in Saudi Arabia, lost his house in the 2015 earthquake before rebuilding it and settling with his family. However, the recent floods have once again wiped away everything he has worked to regain. Now residing with his wife and children at a relative's home, Prassan is contemplating another move abroad. \"This flood has taken everything,\" he lamented, uncertain of his next steps. With his home in a designated danger zone, the future remains bleak for Prassan, who is among the thousands displaced by the disaster. Rescuers are still searching for many others missing, with some believed to be trapped in six hydropower project tunnels. The government now faces a monumental task of recovery, grappling with the loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods. In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly, Prime Minister Balendra Shah drew attention to the ongoing catastrophe.",
  "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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      },
      {
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        "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"
      },
      {
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        "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",
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        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:17:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "A month after Nepal flash flood tragedy, thousands still missing; families face a long recovery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/a-month-after-nepal-flash-flood-tragedy-thousands-still-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:23:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}