ACTIVE EMERGENCY · 26 AUGUST 2026
Bhote Koshi → Trishuli river corridor
Severe flash flooding in the Bhote Koshi River area affecting Rasuwa and downstream districts.
Brightness: 319.89 Confidence: 56 Land cover: Forest
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Released to NDRRMA: NPR 1 arba · distributed to 15 municipalities: NPR 6.75 crore
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939 bodies recovered; 3,925 people out of contact; 11,379 rescued; 279 injured.
Official Government of Nepal update on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation.
Official Government of Nepal update on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation.
Official Government of Nepal update on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation.
Official Government of Nepal update on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation.
Official Government of Nepal update on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operation.
Operational priorities
Rasuwa / Nuwakot / Dhading · Temporary shelter materials and safe accommodation for displaced households.
Affected river corridor · Safe water, hygiene and sanitation support for displaced communities.
Rasuwa and cut-off communities · Food, blankets, sleeping materials and essential household items.
Affected districts · Emergency treatment, medicines, blood, ambulances and referral support.
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Beyond the current crisis
Every active emergency becomes a permanent, source-backed historical record for research, preparedness and accountability.
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