Flash flood sweeps market and residential areas of Rasuwa district of Nepal bordering China

Aug 26, 2026

A sudden outburst in the Bhotekoshi River flooded Rasuwa District, causing extensive damage to local markets. Authorities have issued high alerts and advised residents...

Ice avalanche, debris lake may have triggered Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal: Report

Aug 26, 2026

An ice avalanche and the subsequent formation and bursting of a debris lake may have triggered the sudden flood in the Bhotekoshi River in...

Death toll reaches 538, 977 still missing as rescue teams race against fresh flood threat in Nepal

Aug 28, 2026

The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa has risen to 538 while 977 people are still...

China warns Nepal of fresh major flood risk from lake outburst upstream of Lhende River; NDRRMA urges "necessary caution"

Aug 27, 2026

Nepal on Thursday has been warned of the risk of another major flood in the Bhotekoshi River after a lake formed upstream following an...

"Highest priority": EAM Jaishankar takes stock of rescue efforts in Nepal

Aug 28, 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday discussed relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal in the wake of a devastating flash flood in...

"Aid has already begun to reach affected areas": MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on rescue efforts for missing Indians in Nepal floods

Aug 27, 2026

India is coordinating with Nepal to rescue over 130 missing Indian nationals following flash floods in the Bhotekoshi River region. Minister of State for...