Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Bhotekoshi River Flood Leaves Dozens Missing Across Nepal
A sudden flood struck the Bhotekoshi River on Wednesday morning.
Many people who were working or travelling in the area can no longer be contacted.
Families in Dolakha say 55 people are missing.
Thirty people from Madhesh Province are also reported missing.
Two workers from Dailekh and four people from Jajarkot are unaccounted for.
Three other Jajarkot workers are trapped at a camp and waiting for rescue.
A group of 25 travellers from Dhading was also heading to Gosaikunda when contact was lost.
Authorities and families are trying to learn what happened and help those who may be stranded.
The reports do not say how many people have been rescued or confirm any deaths.
At least 55 people from Dolakha, including 51 men and four women, are reported missing.
Thirty people from districts in Madhesh Province have also been reported missing after the flood in Rasuwa.
Two Dailekh workers and four people from Jajarkot are unaccounted for.
Three Jajarkot workers are stranded at China Camp No. 3 and awaiting rescue.
Twenty-five pilgrims travelling from Dhading toward Gosaikunda have not made contact.
- Who
- People from Dolakha, Madhesh Province, Dailekh, Jajarkot and Dhading are among those reported missing or stranded.
- What
- A sudden Bhotekoshi River flood left dozens of workers and travellers unreachable or awaiting rescue.
- When
- Wednesday morning.
- Where
- The flood affected the Bhotekoshi area in Rasuwa, with reports involving people travelling or working across several Nepali districts.
- Why
- The flood disrupted work sites, travel routes and pilgrimage journeys, cutting off contact with many people.
- Dolakha missing
- At least 55 people, including 51 men and four women, are reported missing.
- Madhesh missing
- Thirty people from different Madhesh Province districts are reported missing.
- Dailekh missing
- Two people working in government offices in Rasuwa remain unaccounted for.
- Jajarkot missing
- Four people from Jajarkot are reported missing, while three others are stranded.
- Stranded workers
- Three Jajarkot workers are waiting for rescue at China Camp No. 3.
- Dhading travellers
- Twenty-five people travelling in one vehicle toward Gosaikunda have not made contact.
- Reported timing
- The flood struck on Wednesday morning.