Govt says int'l help remains an option for complex rescue

Govt says int'l help remains an option for complex rescue

The government has defended its decision to rely on Nepal’s own security agencies for the search and rescue operation following the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, saying it did not reject international assistance but prioritised available national capacity and the immediate needs of the operation.

The government has defended its decision to rely on Nepal’s own security agencies for the search and rescue operation following the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, saying it did not reject international assistance but prioritised available national capacity and the immediate needs of the operation.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

Ncell Foundation pledges Rs 10 million for Bhotekoshi flood victims

Ncell Foundation pledges Rs 10 million for Bhotekoshi flood victims

Ncell Foundation has announced Rs 10 million in financial support to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of people affected by Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.

Ncell Foundation has announced Rs 10 million in financial support to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of people affected by Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

BYD, Cimex contribute Rs 70 million to PM's Disaster Relief Fund

BYD, Cimex contribute Rs 70 million to PM's Disaster Relief Fund

BYD and its authorised Nepali distributor Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd have announced a contribution of Rs 70 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation in Rasuwa and other affected areas.

BYD and its authorised Nepali distributor Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd have announced a contribution of Rs 70 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation in Rasuwa and other affected areas.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi water level rises again, alert issued

Bhotekoshi water level rises again, alert issued

The water level in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa has risen again, prompting the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) to issue an alert for downstream areas.

The water level in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa has risen again, prompting the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) to issue an alert for downstream areas.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood toll rises to 469; 2,381 still as authorities warn of another major flood

Bhotekoshi flood toll rises to 469; 2,381 still as authorities warn of another major...

The search for victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood has widened as the death toll reached 469 on Friday morning, while authorities warned that another major flood could hit downstream settlements if a natural dam formed upstream breaks.

The search for victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi flood has widened as the death toll reached 469 on Friday morning, while authorities warned that another major flood could hit downstream settlements if a natural dam formed upstream breaks.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

Nepal observes Janai Purnima with sacred threads, Kwati and Rakhi

Nepal observes Janai Purnima with sacred threads, Kwati and Rakhi

Nepal is observing Janai Purnima today, with traditions ranging from changing sacred threads and tying protective bands to sharing Kwati soup and celebrating Rakhi.

Nepal is observing Janai Purnima today, with traditions ranging from changing sacred threads and tying protective bands to sharing Kwati soup and celebrating Rakhi.

Nepal 28 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi flash flood: 258 bodies recovered

Bhotekoshi flash flood: 258 bodies recovered

A total of 258 bodies have been recovered from various locations following Wednesday’s devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River, with search and rescue operations continuing across several districts.

A total of 258 bodies have been recovered from various locations following Wednesday’s devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River, with search and rescue operations continuing across several districts.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Flood danger may not be over: Experts warn of fresh debris flows, secondary floods

Flood danger may not be over: Experts warn of fresh debris flows, secondary floods

The danger from the recent flood may not be over, with experts warning that unstable canyon walls and a partially collapsed glacier could trigger fresh debris flows and secondary floods in the coming days.

The danger from the recent flood may not be over, with experts warning that unstable canyon walls and a partially collapsed glacier could trigger fresh debris flows and secondary floods in the coming days.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 177 as rescue, recovery efforts intensify

Bhotekoshi flood death toll reaches 177 as rescue, recovery efforts intensify

The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi River flash flood in Rasuwa has reached 177, while the government has expanded rescue and recovery operations across several flood-affected districts.

The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi River flash flood in Rasuwa has reached 177, while the government has expanded rescue and recovery operations across several flood-affected districts.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Eight tonnes of relief supplies sent to Rasuwa flood-hit areas

Eight tonnes of relief supplies sent to Rasuwa flood-hit areas

Eight tonnes of relief supplies have been dispatched overnight to communities affected by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with the Nepal Army mobilising eight trucks for the delivery.

Eight tonnes of relief supplies have been dispatched overnight to communities affected by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with the Nepal Army mobilising eight trucks for the delivery.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Prime Minister heads to Nuwakot for on-site flood damage assessment

Prime Minister heads to Nuwakot for on-site flood damage assessment

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday morning headed to flood-hit Vidur in Nuwakot for an on-site assessment of damage caused by recent floods, as the government prepares to speed up relief and infrastructure restoration.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday morning headed to flood-hit Vidur in Nuwakot for an on-site assessment of damage caused by recent floods, as the government prepares to speed up relief and infrastructure restoration.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

At least 162 dead, hundreds missing in flash flood

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

A flash flood ripped through the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts on Wednesday morning, killing at least 162 people as of 6:00 am of Thursday and leaving hundreds missing, according to a Nepal Police spokesperson.

Nepal 27 Aug, 2026

Govt prioritises rescue, search after Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods

Govt prioritises rescue, search after Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said saving the injured, searching for missing people and ensuring the safety of those affected are the government’s top priorities following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said saving the injured, searching for missing people and ensuring the safety of those affected are the government’s top priorities following the devastating flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers on Wednesday.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal

India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines, to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines, to support Nepal’s response to the devastating floods.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

95 bodies recovered as hundreds remain missing after Bhotekoshi flood

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

At least 95 bodies have been recovered while hundreds of people, including security personnel, tourists and hydropower workers, remain unaccounted for after a major flood swept through parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday morning.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

At least 105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missing in Bhote Koshi flood

At least 105 Indians among 384 travellers reported missing in Bhote Koshi flood

At least 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians (NRIs) are among 384 tourists and travellers preliminarily reported missing following Wednesday morning’s flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

At least 105 Indian nationals and 37 non-resident Indians (NRIs) are among 384 tourists and travellers preliminarily reported missing following Wednesday morning’s flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Bhotekoshi flood: Three dead, 17 rescued; 14 customs staff missing

Bhotekoshi flood: Three dead, 17 rescued; 14 customs staff missing

Three people have died and at least 17 rescued after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, leaving 14 customs staff missing and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Three people have died and at least 17 rescued after a flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Wednesday, leaving 14 customs staff missing and causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Rasuwa flood: Security forces, helicopters mobilised for rescue

Rasuwa flood: Security forces, helicopters mobilised for rescue

The government has stepped up a large-scale emergency response to the sudden flood in Rasuwa, mobilising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police, while helicopters are being deployed for rescue and relief operations.

The government has stepped up a large-scale emergency response to the sudden flood in Rasuwa, mobilising the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police, while helicopters are being deployed for rescue and relief operations.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa wins confidence vote with 57

Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa wins confidence vote with 57

Bagmati Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a vote of confidence on Tuesday, winning 57 votes in the 104-member Provincial Assembly despite the absence of the main opposition parties.

Bagmati Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar secured a vote of confidence on Tuesday, winning 57 votes in the 104-member Provincial Assembly despite the absence of the main opposition parties.

Nepal 26 Aug, 2026

Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on

Under power lines but in the dark, 38 Bara families get a chance to switch on

For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home.

For 38 Dalit and extremely poor families in Jitpursimara Sub-Metropolitan City-18, electricity lines nearby have long been a reminder of what they could not afford to have at home.

Nepal 25 Aug, 2026