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KATHMANDU: Authorities have urged residents along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers to remain on high alert, even though current water levels in both major rivers remain below the official alert threshold. The warning, issued today by the Flood Forecasting Division under the Hydrology and Water Resources Research Center, comes in the wake of significant […]
However, he notes that much about past floods can be reconstructed using old publications, local memory, geological and geomorphological studies, and modern technology. "Memories of the 1897 flood are still held by people, and old records exist of a major flood in Kathmandu around 1905. We must search for such historical events and document them systematically," he explains. "The current flood has now become part of our history too. It has provided us with a new factual baseline regarding how massive a flood can occur here. Future planning must be anchored around this event."
GANDAKI: Total 102 dead bodies recovered from Nawalpur, Dhading, Tanahu and Gorkha district after the flash floods were brought to Pokhara for the identification and management. Among these, 16 bodies were identified and handed over to the respective families on Monday, while the remaining unrecognizable ones are planned for underground management meeting legal criteria, according […]
KATHMANDU: An all-party meeting is scheduled for 2:00pm today to discuss the issues relating to search and rescue efforts, relief distribution and rehabilitation. Spokesperson of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Jagdish Kharel, informed RSS that the all-party meeting would be conducted at RSP’s parliamentary party office. The political parties would dwell on the loss […]
KATHMANDU: Considering the health safety of the women and girls displaced after the devastative flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors, initiative has been launched to provide health services with dignity kit and psychosocial counseling. In collaboration with the UNFPA, the volunteers of Nepal Red Cross Society has begun distributing essential health and […]
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) dampened early media chatter surrounding the 2028 presidential race during an Oval Office exchange, describing speculation that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth could seek the Republican nomination as “very early.” Praising Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, Trump emphasised that current political attention must remain anchored […]
JANAKPURDHAM: Dhanauji Rural Municipality of Dhanusha district has pledged Rs 2.2 million in assistance for the rescue works, relief distribution and rehabilitation of the people hit hard by the recent devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. The rural municipality issued a press statement on Monday, informing that it had decided to deposit Rs […]
MYAGDI: The district authority here has tightened the rule on collection of monetary aid for the support of Bhotekoshi flash flood survivors. The relief collection (monetary) would not be allowed except in a government account. An all-stakeholders meeting held at the District Administration Office on Monday decided to collect financial assistance only in government account. […]
According to an official morning bulletin from the Nepal Police issued today, persistent disasters have severed crucial links connecting the capital to major commercial hubs and surrounding districts.
Hikmat Singh Ayer, Officiating Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board, informed that the rescued individuals were part of groups traveling for the Gosaikunda and Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimages.
NUWAKOT: The road transport disrupted after the devastating August 26 flash floods has been restored at Dhunge area of Bidur Municipality-1 in the district. It has facilitated travel from Bidur to Dhunge. The District Disaster Management Committee kept in priority the removal of debris and sludge on the road and settlements on the bank of […]
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday yet again reiterated the claims of military annihilation of Iran, while also asserting that oil continues to flow out of the Strait of Hormuz with the “Navy’s assistance”, due to which prices have not shot up. He made the remarks while speaking to the media from the […]
Local officials expect the temporary one-way system to minimize traffic jams and prevent prolonged delays along these alternative road links.
KAUSHAMBI (INDIA): Eleven people were killed and several others critically injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kaushambi district, located in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and announced financial relief for the victims’ families. Under the […]
Locals noted that repeated appeals to authorities—from the Chief District Officer up to the Prime Minister—to clear and search the home immediately after the disaster had gone unheeded until now.
KATHMANDU: Spokesperson of the government and Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has shared that the entire force of the state have been deployed at Bhotekoshi-flood hit areas for the past six days to save the lives of citizens. At a news conference organised at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) […]
KATHMANDU: The government continues search and rescue operations in hydropower projects (hydel) affected by the recent Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa district. The Nepali Army (NA) is working alongside rescue teams and experts from several countries to locate and evacuate those stranded in the disaster-hit areas. As per the NA, altogether 279 people have so far been […]
KATHMANDU: Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football after earning 207 caps and leading Argentina to victories in the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América tournaments. The 39-year-old, who made his senior debut in 2005, revealed he originally drafted his decision shortly after Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain this […]
KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal expressed gratitude for the support provided by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) during this critical time of disaster, stating that the government is committed to collaborating with the NRNA and the international community across all phases of relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. During a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
KATHMANDU: Over Rs 6.36 billion has been collected in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund established by the government following the devastating floods on August 26, Prime Minister Balen Shah announced on social media on Monday evening. According to figures shared by Prime Minister Shah, substantial contributions have poured into accounts across various commercial banks. […]
SURKHET: The face of Chandre Kami from Rawatgaun, Bheri Municipality-1, Jajarkot, has finally begun to show some smiles now, after the November 3, 2023 earthquake. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), which initiated post-earthquake reconstruction work in Jajarkot starting August 23, launched the reconstruction effort with the foundation-laying ceremony of his house. […]
NEW DELHI: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Embassy of Nepal in Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, on Monday to express deep condolences on behalf of the Government and people of India following the catastrophic flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26. Signing the condolence book opened at the mission, the Defense Minister conveyed […]
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah announced that state mechanisms are working relentlessly on search, rescue, treatment, relief and citizen safety as response operations entered their sixth day following catastrophic flooding in the Bhote Koshi River basin. In a detailed statement published on social media, the Prime Minister commended security personnel, civil servants, media professionals, […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Police Seek DNA Samples to Identify Bodies Recovered After Rasuwa Flood Nepal […]
KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Police Seek DNA Samples to Identify Bodies Recovered After Rasuwa Flood Nepal […]
KATHMANDU: The Red Cross Society of China has donated 2,000 body bags to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) of Nepal to support the humanitarian service in the post-disaster initiative underway in the country. The goods arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport earlier today. The humanitarian assistance worth Rs. 2.2 million is expected […]
KATHMANDU: The death toll from the devastating Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa has reached 939, while 3,925 people remain out of contact, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to the Authority’s update as of 6 PM Monday, 939 bodies have been recovered so far. The highest number of bodies, […]
IRAN: The Iranian Army claimed on Monday that it carried out drone strikes targeting helicopter and troop positions at the Al Minhad airbase in the United Arab Emirates. According to a statement issued by the Iranian Army, the operation was launched “from early Monday morning, in response to the recent aggression by the aggressor enemy […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: NRB Absorbs Rs 20 Billion Liquidity The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) absorbed Rs 20 billion in liquidity from the financial […]
KATHMANDU: Managing rescue helicopters has emerged as the main operational challenge for the Army pilots at the Directorate General of Army Aviation in Gauchar, as severe fleet constraints hinder response efforts following the catastrophic flood in Rasuwa’s Bhote Koshi. With demand for aerial search and rescue surging across the disaster-hit region, the military’s limited aviation […]
KATHMANDU: The Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane met with President Ram Chandra Paudel and briefed him on the Bhote Koshi flood, the resulting damage, and ongoing search, rescue, and relief efforts. According to the RSP, Lamichhane briefed President Paudel on activities being carried out for rescue and relief following the flood […]
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has appointed Surendra Bajracharya as the chairman of the Shree Bouddhanath Area Development Committee. Similarly, Acharya Nurbu Sherpa is appointed as executive director to the committee. The committee also includes members Khenpo Shennang Gyamjo Tamang, Bishal Lama, and Roshan Kumar Shrestha. Established in 1996 under the […]
KATHMANDU: Singapore has offered humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods, including a Disaster Victim Identification team and drone support for ongoing search and relief operations. Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan conveyed condolences and solidarity with Nepal during a telephone call with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Monday. Balakrishnan also commended […]
KATHMANDU: Electricity service has resumed in several areas of Rasuwa after power supply was disrupted by the Bhote Koshi River flood, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The NEA said electricity has been restored in most areas of Kalika and Naukunda Rural Municipality in Rasuwa. Power service has also resumed in Dhunche, Bharkhu, and […]
KATHMANDU: The Government of Nepal has said it requires international assistance for ongoing search, rescue, and relief operations following the Bhote Koshi floods, as more than 4,200 people remain unaccounted for and about 590 foreign nationals from 39 countries are still missing. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 903 bodies have so far been […]
KATHMANDU: Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Haji Hasan has conveyed condolences and expressed solidarity with Nepal over the loss and destruction caused by the recent disaster, while offering further assistance based on Nepal’s identified needs. During a telephone call with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Monday, Hasan expressed Malaysia’s readiness to provide […]
KATHMANDU: By the time the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued its Monday morning update, the confirmed death toll from the August 26 flood in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridor had reached 903, with the heaviest recovery, 272 bodies, concentrated far downstream in Chitwan district. Officials expect the number to keep […]
KATHMANDU: The Army has intensified search and rescue operations at the tunnel of the Upper Trishuli 3 ‘B’ Hydropower Project in Nuwakot, where people are suspected to be trapped following the Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa. With permission from the Government of Nepal, a Chinese rescue team arrived in Trishuli, Nuwakot on August 29 […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police has requested relatives of Nepali and foreign nationals missing after the Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa to provide DNA samples to help identify recovered bodies and body parts. The flood occurred on August 26, 2026, and DNA testing is being facilitated for the identification of recovered remains. For missing persons whose […]
KATHMANDU: A total of 919 bodies have been recovered following the devastating flood in Rasuwa, according to Nepal Police. As of 1:00 PM on Monday, Nepal Police reported that 24 bodies had been recovered in Rasuwa, 95 in Nuwakot, 55 in Dhading, 279 in Chitwan, 62 in Gorkha, 37 in Tanahun, 212 in Nawalparasi Purba, […]
KATHMANDU: The impact of the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwagadhi last Wednesday has begun to weigh on the share market, particularly hydropower and non-life insurance companies. Following damage to hydropower projects caused by the flood, investors have started selling shares of hydropower and non-life insurance companies and shifting toward cement companies. Investors are reportedly moving […]
KATHMANDU Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane held a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar to discuss the government’s response to the Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa. The meeting focused on the government’s ongoing search and rescue operations, relief […]
KATHMANDU: The search operation inside the tunnel of the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, which was affected by the Bhote Koshi River flood last Wednesday morning, has been completed, with no people found inside, according to the Army. According to the Army, the tunnel is approximately 250 meters long, and the search team reached up […]
KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public and relevant agencies not to request helicopter rescues for non-essential purposes, emphasizing that helicopters must be reserved for emergency search and rescue operations and the transportation of relief materials. According to NDRRMA Spokesperson Shanti Mahat, demands for air rescue are being […]
KATHMANDU: Nepal is still counting bodies from the August 26 flood that tore down the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. By 9 am on August 31, the death toll had reached 903. Officials say it will rise further as search teams work through debris fields as far downstream as Chitwan. The disaster began with a […]
KATHMANDU: In today’s match of the ACC Premier Cup cricket tournament, Nepal defeated Bahrain, making a great start in the competition. Nepal secured a win by defeating Bahrain by seven wickets in the match held in Bangi, Malaysia. Chasing a modest target of 88 runs set by Bahrain, Nepal reached the target in 21 overs, […]
POKHARA: A citizen help desk has been set up in front of the mortuary at Gandaki Hospital. To its right, a sign reads: “Place to View Photos of Bodies.” Following the direction indicated by the sign leads to a building right next to the mortuary. Security personnel are deployed outside the building. Beside them, several families […]
KATHMANDU: The 13th edition of “Real Rhythm & Soul” brought together classical ballet, Nepali folk dance, contemporary choreography, aerial performance, breaking, Bharatanatyam, live music and theater in Kathmandu, while raising funds for people affected by recent floods and landslides. The joint production of Sushila Arts Academy and the Russian House in Kathmandu, held on August […]
KATHMANDU: Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has arrived in Trishuli, Nuwakot, to inspect flood-affected hydropower projects and receive updates on ongoing rescue operations. Minister Shrestha is holding discussions with Home Minister Sudhan Gurung at the Shree No. 1 Army Training Centre in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot. Home Minister Gurung is stationed […]
TANAHUN: Bodies recovered from the Trishuli River in Devghat will be managed in the Chainpur forest area located in Vyas Municipality–5. The bodies of individuals who lost their lives in the Bhotekoshi flood and remain unidentified are being buried in the forest area using procedures that allow for potential future identification. Chief District Officer of […]
