Nepal Flood Situation Overview
The catastrophic flood struck the Nepal–Tibet border region on 26 August 2026 and moved through the Lhende Khola, Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river system. Rasuwa and Nuwakot were among the hardest-hit areas.
Major Updates Since 28 August
Hydropower tunnel rescue expanded
Operations intensified at Langtang, Chilime, Upper Trishuli-1, Upper Trishuli-3A and Upper Trishuli-3B. Tunnel specialists from India, China and South Korea joined Nepali teams.
Prithvi Highway disruption hit Kathmandu supply routes
Severe damage at Krishnabhir cut an important transport corridor and forced rerouting of fuel, food and passenger traffic.
Nepal requested specialist equipment
The government requested LiDAR, high-capacity drones, Bailey bridges, DNA equipment, ground-penetrating radar, pumps and other rescue tools.
Recovery needs became clearer
Assessments showed widespread housing, road, bridge, energy, telecom, school and water-system damage. Around 20,000 homes may need rebuilding.
Two workers rescued alive from Trishuli-3A
Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan were rescued alive after nine days underground, one of the most important rescue breakthroughs of the disaster.
Latest Official Figures
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported 13,093 rescued, around 5,083 missing including about 600 foreigners from 35 countries, and 1,287 recovered bodies on 4 September. A later NDRRMA-linked evening bulletin reported 1,294 recovered bodies and 5,053 people out of contact.
Hydropower Tunnel Searches Continue
The government said searches remained active in multiple hydropower tunnels. International specialist teams, drones and engineering plans are supporting the operation.
Roads, Bridges and Access
The Prithvi Highway at Krishnabhir remains one of the most serious disruptions. By 4 September, road authorities had begun cutting a temporary bypass track above the damaged section. See Road Closures.
Damage and Early Recovery
NDRRMA estimated total losses at about NPR 387.54 billion, roughly US$2.6 billion, with an immediate four-month recovery need near NPR 7.95 billion, roughly US$53 million. Reuters reported at least 7,500 homes destroyed and around 20,000 needing rebuilding.
UN $49.6 Million Emergency Appeal
On 4 September, the UN and humanitarian partners launched a US$49.6 million flash appeal to reach more than 84,000 people over four months.