Daily Situation Update on Bhote Koshi River Floods- 10 September 2026

Situation Update

Bhote Koshi River Floods on 26 August 2026

(Updated at 14:00 hrs NPT on 10 September 2026)

The search and rescue operations continue today on the sixteenth 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, buildings, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other districts along the course of the river in Nepal.

1. Search and Rescue: The Government continues to mobilise all available means and resources at its disposal for search, rescue and relief operations. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force are fully mobilised alongside disaster-management authorities, provincial and local bodies and other relevant agencies.
2. Tunnel Rescue Teams: Tunnel rescue teams from India, China and the Republic of Korea continue to work in coordination with the Nepali Army. Search and Rescue (SAR) team from the United Arab Emirates, the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and the Disaster Assistance and Response Team (DART) from Australia have also been supporting the operations. Rescue support equipment, drones, load carriers and materials received from neighbours and friendly countries are being used for these operations, while hopes of finding survivors remain and the reported number of people missing inside the tunnels remains unverified.

Parallel search and rescue operations continue at the affected hydropower projects, including Mailung Khola Hydropower Project, Upper Trishuli 1, Upper Trishuli 3A, Upper Trishuli 3B, Chilime, Rasuwagadhi and Langtang, among others.

3. Further Items Requested from the International Community: The Ministry, in coordination with the NDRRMA and other Government agencies engaged in search, rescue and DNA identification efforts, has identified and requested additional equipment and supplies needed to strengthen ongoing response efforts. These include high-capacity drones, LiDAR systems, Bailey bridges, epidemic-prevention supplies, DNA testing kits, underwater drones, portable generators, high-capacity surge pumps, laboratory freezers, and mud/tunnel rescue suits, among others. The requests have been formally communicated to relevant international partners, and close coordination is underway to facilitate the timely mobilisation of the required assistance.
4. Latest Figures as Reported by Our Agencies:
   1. Rescued: 13,656 people have been rescued so far, including over 300 foreigners.
   2. Missing: 5,130 people still remain missing, including approximately 600 foreigners from 35 countries.
   3. Bodies recovered: 1,377 bodies have been recovered from the flood-affected areas.

These figures are constantly updated as search and verification continue.

4. Efforts to Restore Connectivity: 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.

Along the Galchhi–Trishuli road section, the Acrow Bridge installation over the Tadi River at Devighat has been completed and is now open for public. Road and site clearance operations are underway in various places.

5. Support Received from the International Community: 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 have received generous support from our immediate neighbours, friendly countries, international organisations as well as philanthropists, including India, China, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States of America, Qatar, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Australia, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Maldives, Norway, Israel, Canada, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland, Czech Republic, France as well as the European Union, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, United Nations and its specialised agencies, among others.

We are deeply grateful for their timely solidarity and support.

6. RDNA and PDNA: A preliminary assessment conducted under the Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) is being finalised, with input and feedback from all stakeholders, and the report will be published soon.

Similarly, given the scale and extent of the damage caused by this disaster, a comprehensive Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) is being simultaneously undertaken to determine the full extent of loss and damage and the costs for rebuilding and reconstruction.

Contributions for the search, rescue and relief efforts can be made through the link https://pmdrf.nchl.com.np/ to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (PMDRF). The Nepali missions abroad are also facilitating fund collection to their local accounts for its onward transfer to the PMDRF.

7. DNA Identification Process: Authorities concerned have temporarily buried 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, Japan, Singapore and the Republic of Korea have joined Nepal Police and other relevant authorities to accelerate DNA collection, analysis and identification efforts.

8. Nepali Nationals in China Side: The Ministry and our Missions in China are closely coordinating with the Chinese authorities to facilitate the safe return of Nepali nationals affected by the flood who wish to return to Nepal. As of today, a total of 768 Nepali nationals have returned to Nepal through the Tatopani border point.
9. Emergency Control Room: The Ministry and its Emergency Control Room (ECR) are closely coordinating with relevant agencies, our diplomatic missions and the families of missing foreign nationals. The ECR has the following contact details:
   
   Emergency Control Room at the Ministry can be contacted at Emergency Hotline/WhatsApp:      +977-9744441227, +977-9744441228 (6 am to 10 pm NPT); 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.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Singhadurbar, Kathmandu
10 September 2026