Catastrophic Flash Floods Strike Rasuwa around 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 26

RASUWA: Early this morning, around 9:00 AM, flash floods originating from the Tibetan side affected parts of Rasuwa District, including Timmure, Rasuwagadhi, and Syabrubesi. The floods have caused significant damage, displaced residents, and disrupted traffic along important supply routes in the area.

The death toll from the devastating Bhote Koshi flood reached 1,390 as of 6 p.m. Monday, September 2027.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Bhotekosi flood – September 4, 2026 3 PM

• After nine days trapped inside tunnels buried by flood debris, two hydropower workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project. Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha confirmed that the first worker was safely rescued, followed shortly by the second.
• The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flooding has risen to 1,282, while 4,798 people have been reported missing.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Flash Flood – September 3, 2026 11 PM

• Nepal Police reported that 1,222 bodies of flood victims have been recovered as of the 8 PM update.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Flash Flood – September 2, 2026 11 PM

• Nepal Police report that 1,118 bodies have been recovered from the flood disaster.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Flash Flood – August 31, 2026 11 PM

• Death toll rises over 900 and number missing is now at 4,200 as per Nepal’s National Disaster Authority.
• Nearly 200 were buried on Sunday and complete the burial of the remaining bodies today.
• According to Chinese state media, 16 people have been confirmed dead in Tibet, while 546 remain missing.
• Trishuli 3A (60 MW) Update: At around 3:00 AM, a crown blast was carried out to assess the tunnel. The tunnel crown was found to be completely filled with water, making it difficult to enter the tunnel at present.
• Trishuli 3B (37 MW) Update: So far, 51 Army personnel have been deployed. 31 are supporting camp and office operations, while 20 are assigned to search and rescue. Manual work remains slow.
• Rasuwagadhi Power House (111 MW) Update: Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Flash Flood – August 30, 2026 11 PM

• Bodies recovered so far: 734
• Injured: 242
• People rescued so far: 8,186
• People missing: 2,489
• Flood Relief Fund: NPR 92,500,000 (9 crore 25 lakh) donated so far by the Government of Nepal to different affected districts.
• Relief Supplies: 38 trucks delivered by road, 7 helicopter deliveries, and 2 tons delivered through Uttargaya and Dhunche on 2083/5/13.
• Mugling to Kathmandu Prithvi Highway is blocked both ways after the road collapsed at Krishnabhir, Dhading.
• 229 unidentified and unclaimed bodies have been buried in Devghat, Chitwan.

Information for Foreign Travelers

At present travellers are requested to check the latest road, weather, and transportation conditions before traveling.

If you have already booked the trip in Nepal, don’t panic. There are many other tourist destinations and major tourism areas remain accessible. However, the routes may need to be adjusted depending on local conditions.

Langtang Valley Trek: Syabrubesi, the starting point of the Langtang Valley Trek, has been severely affected by the recent Rasuwa floods. The road is currently unsafe, and access to the area remains disrupted. Therefore, until the situation improves, we recommend choosing an alternative trekking destination in Nepal instead of the Langtang Valley Trek.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: The Timure/Tibet immigration border crossing has been completely wiped out. Therefore, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by road is not possible at the moment. As an alternative, you can do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by flight via Lhasa or by helicopter through the Simikot to Hilsa route, which is still possible.

Latest Update of Bhotekoshi Flood – August 30, 2026, 6 PM

• Around 270 bodies have been recovered so far after Rasuwa flash flood- Source Nepal Police

Latest Update of Bhotekoshi Flood – August 27, 2026 3 PM

• Nepal Police have recovered approximately 270 bodies so far, while search and rescue efforts remain ongoing.

Latest Update of Rasuwa Flash Flood- August 27, 2026, 11 AM

• Death toll rise to 157 and hundreds of people are still missing.
• 42 people are currently receiving treatment at various hospitals.
• 100 from India, 54 from the US, 34 from Australia, and 33 from the UK are missing.
• India has sent 10 tonnes of relief aid to Nepal, while the Nepal Army is delivering supplies to the worst-hit areas.
• For safety reasons, the Kathmandu–Naagdunga, Naagdunga–Dhading, Galchi–Trishuli, and Dhading–Mugling routes remain closed due to the ongoing flood and landslide risks.
• Prime Minister Balen and Home Minister Sunil Lamsal are heading to Nuwakot to assess the flood-affected areas and oversee relief efforts.
• According to Chinese authorities, flooding in Tibet’s Gyirong Port area has left at least three people dead, with 558 people still missing.

Latest Update – August 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

• Seven people have been confirmed dead in the Rasuwa flash floods.
• A bus carrying pilgrims from Gorkha to Gosaikunda went missing in the Lende Khola area. Six people reportedly managed to jump from the bus and escape to safety.
• According to a spokesperson for the Nepali Army, at least 25 people had been safely rescued by Wednesday afternoon.
• 291 foreign, 93 Nepali travellers listed missing after Rasuwa flash flood heading for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
• The flood damaged infrastructure linked to 11 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 405 MW, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
• More than 20 suspension and motorable bridges from Rasuwa to Malkhu is swept away.
• The concrete bridge over Furke Khola, connecting Dhading Besi with the district headquarters, has also been swept away by the floods.
• Chinese and Nepali scientists suggest that an ice avalanche may have blocked an upstream channel, contributing to the Rasuwa flood.
• With the risk of another flood remaining high, authorities have maintained a strict high-alert status across Rasuwa and downstream districts.

Source: Multiple online media outlets, news channels, local sources, and eyewitness reports.

Eyewitnesses reported that the volume and force of the rushing floodwater were enormous and difficult to predict. In some areas, the water and debris reportedly reached heights equivalent to 15–20-storey buildings. 

“The roar of the river sounded like thunder. Within minutes, the water was rushing through the streets. People barely had time to grab their families and run.”

The disaster unfolded within just a few minutes, with the powerful floodwaters sweeping away houses, roads, settlements, vehicles, and police personnel, causing widespread destruction across the affected areas.

Nepal’s disaster response and rescue teams were mobilized immediately by helicopter to assist the affected areas. However, the helipad itself was also swept away by the flood, making rescue operations extremely difficult and delaying immediate response efforts.

The disaster also caused severe damage to hydropower infrastructure in the region. Powerhouses and structures along the Rasuwagadhi, Chilime, and Trishuli corridors were heavily affected, resulting in significant damage and operational shutdowns.

Authorities issued high-alert warnings along the Trishuli River basin down to Mugling. Residents living near the river have been advised to remain highly vigilant and move to safer areas.

The disruption has stranded hundreds of travelers, tourists, and freight trucks carrying essential goods. Key segments of the Pasang Lhamu Highway leading to Syabrubesi have been completely washed away or blocked by massive landslides triggered by the floods. 

The Prime Minister and disaster management authorities have deployed additional rescue helicopters and medical relief. Search, rescue, and relief operations are currently ongoing in the affected areas.

The Rasuwa Flash Flood Damage and Destruction Report is currently being compiled as rescue and relief operations continue. Further updates will be provided as verified information becomes available.

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE 

Bhotekoshi river Rasuwa has entered the coastal areas of Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river (to Muglin) with high alert, until further notice, the family residing in river coastal areas of Rasuwa, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan and Nuwakot districts should stay in a safe place and search and rescue is necessary or any If you see a situation of assistance, it is requested to call toll free number 1234 immediately. Also, it is requested not to travel on Prithvi Highway, Galchi-Nuwakot-Rasuwa-Safrubesi road, Mugling-Narayangadh road and to impose full stop on transportation to the mentioned places.

The news is still developing. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by Senior Writer/Content Creator