What’s happening in Nepal?

A major flash flood struck the Bhote Koshi River Basin in the Nepal–Tibet border region at about 9am on 26 August 2026.
The flooding has significantly damaged homes, markets, transport infrastructure and hydropower projects.
Some indications suggest that this event could be the worst flooding disaster in the country since the 1990s. Humanitarian needs are significant.
The worst-affected areas include Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and surrounding districts along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
The death toll continues to climb and hundreds of people from around the world have been reported missing.