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    "headline": "Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 1,344 amid rescue efforts",
    "summary": "The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,344 as rescue operations continue, with 169 Indian nationals rescued and 1,907 Indians crossing into Nepal from China. Relief efforts are ongoing in accessible areas, and authorities highlight the need for regional cooperation among China, India, and Nepal to improve disaster preparedness.",
    "articleBody": "The death toll from flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,344 as rescue operations continue. Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit areas, while relief efforts are reaching some accessible regions, officials said on September 5.\n\nAuthorities reported that 169 Indian nationals have been rescued, and 1,907 Indians have safely crossed into Nepal from China. Rescue teams are working to reach families most severely affected and still isolated due to difficult terrain and conditions. Officials noted the willingness of rescue workers to travel into remote locations despite challenges.\n\nRelief supplies including forensic kits and Bailey bridges are planned to be sent to Nepal to aid recovery. Experts emphasize the need for cooperation among China, India, and Nepal, which share similar environmental ecosystems, to better prepare for such disasters. The global community is urged to view the floods through the lens of climate change and its impact on the region.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nनेपाल की बाढ़ में 9 दिन बाद सुरंग से दो मजदूर जिंदा निकाले गए\nनेपाल में भूस्खलन से चमेलिया नदी का बहाव रुका, भारत-नेपाल सीमांत क्षेत्र में बाढ़ का खतरा\nIndia to Gain Continuous Earth Monitoring Capability with EOS-05 Satellite",
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