Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Nepal Issues High Alert as Bhote Koshi River Rises Again
Nepal warned people near the Bhote Koshi River that its water was rising and sounding louder.
Officials asked residents, relief workers, and rescuers to be very careful.
The warning covers Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, while one report also included Chitwan.
These areas were badly affected by recent flash floods.
Nepal reported that 675 people had died, and about 2,400 people were still missing or could not be contacted.
More than 15,000 security personnel are helping with rescue work.
Helicopters are carrying people and supplies.
Four Indian nationals were rescued from a hydropower project and taken toward Kathmandu.
Nepal’s disaster authority warned of increased roaring and water flow in the Bhote Koshi River.
The alert covers Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and, according to one report, Chitwan.
The August 26 flash floods killed 675 people, while about 2,400 to 2,418 remain missing or out of contact.
More than 15,000 security personnel and helicopters are supporting searches, evacuations, and relief operations.
Four Indian nationals were rescued from a Rasuwa hydropower project, bringing the total rescued to 88.
- Who
- Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, local authorities, emergency services, security personnel, relief teams, and affected residents.
- What
- Authorities issued a high-alert warning after the Bhote Koshi River’s water flow and roar increased, while search and rescue operations continued.
- When
- The warning was issued on Sunday after the flash floods; casualty figures in the reports were recorded as of Saturday evening or 6:30 pm.
- Where
- Along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors, especially in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading; one report also listed Chitwan. The floods affected areas near the Nepal-China or Nepal-Tibet border.
- Why
- Officials feared renewed rainfall and rising river levels could endanger downstream communities, relief teams, and search-and-rescue personnel.
- Reported death toll
- 675 people; another report described the toll as nearly 700.
- Missing or out of contact
- 2,418 people, while one report rounded the figure to nearly 2,400.
- Alerted districts
- Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading; Chitwan was also named in one report.
- Indian nationals unaccounted for
- 287 Indian nationals and 128 Persons of Indian Origin.
- Indian nationals rescued
- 88 in total, including four rescued from a Rasuwa hydropower project.
- Security response
- More than 15,000 security personnel were mobilised for search and rescue operations.
- Hospitalised injured people
- 242 people were admitted to hospitals; 135 were discharged, 29 referred, and 75 remained under treatment.
