Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Nepal Details Government Response to Devastating Flash Floods
Severe flash floods struck parts of northern Nepal around 8:30 a.m.
on August 26.
Prime Minister Balen Shah said rescuing people was the government's first priority.
Officials called a meeting and prepared helicopters and rescue teams during the morning.
Army helicopters were sent to help people in the affected areas.
Rescuers gave special priority to women, children and older people.
The government said 11,993 people had been rescued so far.
It also said 3,916 people were still missing.
Relief trucks, emergency money and a special search team were arranged to help those affected.
Prime Minister Balen Shah said the flash floods struck around 8:30 a.m. on August 26.
The government called a meeting at 9:15 a.m. and had helicopters and rescue teams ready by 10:30 a.m.
Army helicopters were instructed to conduct rescue operations, with women, children and elderly people prioritized.
Officials said 11,993 people had been rescued and 3,916 remained missing.
The government sent relief supplies, allocated Rs 1 crore each to Rasuwa and Nuwakot, and formed a team to find foreign nationals.
- Who
- The Nepal government, led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, along with Army rescue teams and emergency responders.
- What
- The government described its rescue and relief response to devastating flash floods in northern Nepal.
- When
- The flooding began around 8:30 a.m. on August 26; Shah provided the account on Wednesday.
- Where
- Rasuwa and Nuwakot were identified as the main affected areas, with Dhading also mentioned in the broader disaster briefing.
- Why
- The response was launched because Bhotekoshi floods caused severe destruction and left thousands rescued or missing.
- Incident time
- Around 8:30 a.m. on August 26
- Meeting called
- 9:15 a.m.
- Rescue teams ready
- 10:30 a.m.
- People rescued
- 11,993
- People missing
- 3,916
- Emergency allocation
- Rs 1 crore each for Rasuwa and Nuwakot
- Relief supplies
- 10 trucks of relief material were sent