Archive · 26 Aug 2026
At Least Eight Dead as Flash Floods Hit Nepal
A very large flash flood hit parts of Nepal on Wednesday morning.
At least eight people died, and several others are missing.
The Bhote Koshi River rose suddenly at about 9 a.m.
The water reportedly came from the direction of Tibet.
Timure and the nearby Syafrubesi area were badly damaged.
Floodwaters swept away vehicles, goods, buildings and other property.
Villages and project sites were also affected.
Nepal’s army and police forces are searching for people and helping with relief work.
At least eight people died and several others were reported missing after flash floods struck Nepal.
The Bhote Koshi River surged at about 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday.
Floodwaters devastated Timure in Rasuwa district and nearby Syafrubesi.
Vehicles, goods, property, villages and project sites were washed away, according to officials.
The Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police were deployed for rescue and relief operations.
- Who
- At least eight people died, several others were reported missing, and Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel joined rescue efforts.
- What
- A sudden, massive flash flood caused deaths and widespread destruction.
- When
- Wednesday, with the Bhote Koshi River surging at about 9 a.m. local time.
- Where
- Timure in Nepal’s Rasuwa district and the nearby Syafrubesi area, in a region bordering Tibet.
- Why
- The river rose suddenly, reportedly after water came from the direction of Tibet.
- Deaths
- At least eight people
- Missing
- Several people were reported missing
- River
- Bhote Koshi River
- Flood time
- Around 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday
- Affected areas
- Timure, Rasuwa district, and nearby Syafrubesi
- Damage
- Vehicles, goods, property, villages and project sites were washed away
- Response
- Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel were deployed