Daily Situation Update on the Bhote Koshi River Floods- 04 September 2026

Situation Update

Bhote Koshi River Floods on 26 August 2026

(Updated at 14:00 hrs NST on 04 September 2026)

The search and rescue operations continue today on the tenth day of the severe Bhote Koshi River Floods on 26 August 2026 that resulted in huge loss of lives, widespread displacement and extensive damage to houses, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other districts along the course of the river in Nepal.

The Ministry continues close coordination both domestically and with our neighbours and international partners for the effective search, rescue and relief operations. The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr Balendra Shah and the Hon. Foreign Minister Mr Shisir Khanal have received telephone calls from their respective counterparts and other dignitaries from around the world. They have expressed sympathies and solidarity as well as support to Nepal and Nepali people at this difficult time. The Prime Minister received a telephone call from his Australian counterpart Hon. Anthony Albanese, this morning.

1. The Government is utilising all available means and resources at its disposal for search, rescue and relief operations. The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force are fully mobilised alongside disaster-management authorities, provincial and local bodies and other relevant agencies. The search and rescue operations for those trapped inside the tunnels in Langtang, Chilime, Upper Trisuli 1, Upper Trisuli 3A, Upper Trisuli 3B and other projects continue effectively.  Tunnel rescue teams from India, China and Republic of Korea continue to work in coordination with the Nepali Army. Rescue support equipment, drones, load carriers and materials received from neighbours, friendly countries and international community are being used for these operations.
2. These are the latest figures as reported by our agencies:

1. 13,093 people have been rescued so far, including over 300 foreigners. Two workers have been rescued alive from the tunnel of Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project this morning.
2. Around 5,083 people still remain missing, including approximately 600 foreigners from 35 countries.
3. 1287 bodies have been recovered from the areas.

These figures are constantly updated as search and verification continue.

3. The authorities are actively working on restoring road, electricity and telecommunication connectivity to the affected areas and on ensuring timely delivery of relief materials to the affected people. Additional supplies and assistance, including those coming from international community, partners and individuals are being mobilised effectively.

Further requests have been made for high capacity drones, LiDAR, bailey bridges, items for epidemic preventions, DNA testing kits, bags for human remains, flood rescue truck, mobile air traffic control system, ground penetrating radar, high accuracy laser meter, broadband seismometers, high-capacity surge pump, laboratory freezers, among others.

4. Nepal has mobilised all resources at its disposal, but we recognise that the scale and complexity of this disaster require continued international solidarity and support. We are deeply grateful to India, China, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Qatar, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Norway, Israel, Canada, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, Czech Republic as well as the European Union, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations and other friendly countries and organisations, for their timely solidarity and support.
5. Our preliminary assessments continue and more information will become available as these assessments complete. Comprehensive assessment will follow to assess the loss and damage figures for rebuilding and reconstruction.

Contributions for these efforts can be made through the link: https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/. 

6. Furthermore, the Ministry has organised briefings for the diplomatic corps alongside press briefings for domestic and international media outlets to provide updates on the ongoing search, rescue and relief operations, as well as on foreign assistance.
7. Nepal has emphasised that the country remains open to international travellers and tourists, as only specific parts of the country have been affected.
8. Authorities have begun the temporary burial of recovered bodies, following necessary forensic procedures, to facilitate subsequent identification and the return of mortal remains to families for final rites. Immediate family members of those missing are requested to contact Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, or the nearest District Police Office in Nepal or get their DNA profiles prepared in their country of residence and send it to dnacodis@nepalpolice.gov.np. The relevant countries have already been informed through diplomatic channels.

Forensic teams from India, China, Singapore and South Korea have joined Nepal Police and other relevant authorities to accelerate DNA collection, analysis and identification efforts of the mortal remains.

The Ministry has also established an Emergency Control Room to coordinate closely with relevant agencies, our diplomatic missions and the families of missing foreign nationals with dedicated hotlines operating from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. 

Emergency Control Room at the Ministry can be contacted at Emergency Hotline/WhatsApp:      +977-9744441227, +977-9744441228 (7am to 10pm NST); and Email: emergency@mofa.gov.np. The nearest Nepali Mission can also be contacted for details and possible assistance.

Updated information will continue to be made available through our website and through the relevant government agencies, particularly NDRRMA, Department of Tourism, and Nepal Tourism Board.