Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Swells Nepal’s Bagmati River, Triggers Nationwide High Alert
Heavy rain is falling in many parts of Nepal.
The Bagmati River has risen and overflowed in places.
This can be dangerous for people living near rivers.
Landslides have blocked several important highways.
Nepal’s government has activated emergency plans.
Officials are telling people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Trekkers and mountaineers have also been told to move to safer places.
More heavy rain may occur as a weather system develops over the Bay of Bengal.
Heavy rainfall caused the Bagmati River to swell and overflow its banks.
Nepal issued a nationwide high alert for low-lying riverside and other risk areas.
Landslides blocked the Prithvi, BP and Kanti Lokpath highways.
The government activated disaster-response mechanisms and sent preparedness plans to districts.
Authorities advised residents and travelers to avoid unnecessary travel and seek official updates.
- Who
- Nepal’s government, disaster authorities, residents, travelers, trekkers and mountaineers are affected or involved.
- What
- Heavy rain has swollen the Bagmati River, caused flooding risks and triggered a nationwide high alert and emergency preparations.
- When
- Severe rain was reported from Thursday, with further heavy rainfall predicted over the weekend and from September 24 to 27.
- Where
- The Kathmandu Valley and several other parts of Nepal, including areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, Koshi, Bagmati, Madhes, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.
- Why
- Weather forecasts warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall linked to a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
- Main hazard
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides
- River affected
- Bagmati River
- Alert status
- Nationwide high alert issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
- Road disruption
- Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath were reported blocked by landslides
- Government response
- Disaster-response mechanisms were activated and district authorities were told to mobilize according to preparedness plans
- Travel advice
- People were urged to avoid non-essential travel and unsafe areas
- Additional groups warned
- Mountaineers, trekkers and others were advised to remain alert and move to safer locations