A Major flash flood struck Rasuwa district, a mountainous region in northern Nepal, after a sudden and intense surge of water entered the Bhote Koshi River from the north at approximately 9:15 AM. The flood rapidly impacted the Timure, Rasuwagadhi, and Syabrubesi areas, causing significant damage to settlements, markets, police infrastructure, roads, and hydropower facilities.

Authorities have warned that rising water levels could affect downstream communities along the Trishuli River corridor. Preliminary assessments and discussions with scientists from Nepal and China suggest that an ice avalanche may have blocked the Lhende River upstream, triggering a sudden outburst flood. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was also recorded at 08:37 AM (USGS) prior to the event. While the exact cause remains under investigation, the incident is currently suspected to be a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) or related high-altitude outburst event.

The flood is suspected to have originated from a high-altitude outburst event upstream in Tibet, although the exact cause remains under investigation. Water levels rose rapidly, with flood waves estimated at 8-10 meters in some locations, resulting in widespread destruction. Authorities have reported severe damage to Timure Market, the Timure Customs Office, the Rasuwagadhi area, and the Syabrubesi settlement. Significant impacts have also been recorded on critical infrastructure, including multiple hydropower projects, notably the Chilime Hydropower Project. In addition, three Nepal Police facilities, namely the Timure Area Police Office, Rasuwagadhi Police Post, and Syabrubesi Police Post, have sustained substantial damage.

(Situation of flood affected area)

(Relief items ready for distribution)

(Volunteer Orientation for IRA)

(Nepal Red Cross Society Chairperson Dr. Bishal Kumar Bhandari is leading a team on the ground in flood-hit areas. Having reached Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected districts, he is supporting search and rescue efforts, assessing the situation firsthand, and holding discussions with key stakeholders. After touring the affected areas, Dr. Bhandari has called on everyone to step forward and lend a hand to those in need.)

सम्पर्क टुट्दा, नेपाल रेडक्रस बन्यो सहारा ।(When Contact was lost, Redcross came to the Support)

The floods in Dhunche, Rasuwa, swept away not only homes, roads, and daily lives, but also left many families disconnected from the voices of their loved ones. To break this silence, a team from the NRCS, National Headquarters has reached Dhunche with a generator. More than 100 flood-affected people are currently using the facility to charge their mobile phones.

For them, charging a mobile phone is more than just restoring a battery-it is a chance to tell loved ones far away, “I am safe,” and to receive the long-awaited message that their missing family members are safe.

In this time of disaster, a phone call may not be able to stop a flood, but it can reconnect families, restore communication, and bring comfort to hearts filled with worry.

That is why the NRCS is not only providing relief items; it is also helping reconnect the hope that has been lost in the midst of disaster.
Where there is humanity, there is Red Cross.

(Dignity Kit Distribution by NRCS)

(Dispached essential medicine to the flood affected areas of Rasuwa district from NRCS HQs by air )

(Psychosocial First Aid Volunteer providing a PFA Service)

(NRCS volunteers are installing a 5,000-litre water bladder in the Tallo Bidur area of Nuwakot.)

NRCS volunteers are installing a 5,000-litre water bladder in the Tallo Bidur area of Nuwakot. The facility will serve around 100 households, along with an additional 100 households who are currently renting accommodation after being displaced by the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi flood.
This is a temporary arrangement to meet immediate water supply needs. NRCS is also providing longer-term WASH support, including the installation of additional water tanks, restoration of water-lifting systems, and rehabilitation of water supply pipelines.

(NRCS established child-friendly spaces within the holding centers in Nuwakot.)

Nepal Red Cross Society's volunteers have supported the construction and operation of a tuín (cable crossing) connecting Indrayani Chaur in Bidur Municipality–1 with the Gumba area across the Trishuli River, facilitating safer and more accessible river crossings for local communities.
In addition, NRCS volunteers have arranged tents to provide a temporary resting and waiting area for people using the tuín, further contributing to their safety and comfort during the crossing https://www.facebook.com/100076654830843/videos/pcb.1083227067575778/1112861428070934

(Nepal Red Cross Society Chitwan District Chapter is actively supporting the Rasuwa flood response by mobilizing 141 trained volunteers to provide essential humanitarian services, including dead body management, psychosocial first aid, and the restoring of family links (RFL)

("Quenching Hope: Red Cross Restores Water Access After Bhotekoshi Flood")

Nepal Red Cross Society has launched a drinking water service in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot district, which was affected by the Bhotekoshi flood. Working together with the Bidur Drinking Water Consumers' Committee, the Red Cross has set up five 5,000-liter water tanks at critical locations, and since Saturday has been distributing water at sites including Battar Hawaghar, Arkit Marg, and the road leading to the bus park. Around 400 households are expected to directly benefit from the service.

To provide clean and safe drinking water to residents whose supply was disrupted by the floods, Nepal Red Cross continues to carry forward its humanitarian assistance in coordination with local authorities and the relevant consumers' committee.

In Nuwakot, Nepal Red Cross volunteers are supporting to operate a tuin (a cable-crossing system) to help people cross rivers swollen by the current emergency. During this disaster, the tuin has become more than just a means of transport; it has become a lifeline. It has delivered hope, relief, and a vital link to survival for people cut off by the floods. Video: Shrihari Bogati, Nuwakot.

(Nepal Red Cross Society volunteers being oriented before launching information and assistance services for flood-affected people at a holding center in Uttargaya Rural Municipality, Rasuwa.)

Nepal Red Cross Society's Rasuwa District Chapter has set up information and assistance desks, along with Restoring Family Links help desks, at the three holding centers in Uttargaya Rural Municipality where citizens affected by the Rasuwa floods are being sheltered.

The volunteers deployed to run these help desks were given on-site orientation before the service was launched. They will collect and update data on the flood-affected people staying at the holding centers, in addition to providing other necessary information and support.

(Caring Beyond Relief: Red Cross Supports Mothers and Children in Rasuwa)

As part of the Rasuwa flood response, Nepal Red Cross volunteers are meeting with new mothers at the holding centers to understand their concerns and needs, offering counseling and support where needed. Alongside this, volunteers are also helping children cope with the trauma of the flood — organizing songs, games, drawing, and other fun, learning-based activities to bring them comfort and a sense of normalcy.

(Nepal Red Cross Society conducts KoBo Tool orientation for flood data collection at Nuwakot District Chapter. Trained volunteers will soon head into communities to gather information on flood affected families to provide cash and voucher assistance service.)

(Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has launched a Red Cross Emergency Clinic(RCEC) at Nuwakot.)
Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has launched a Red Cross Emergency Clinic today in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot, to provide essential healthcare services to communities affected by the recent floods.
The clinic aims to bring timely and accessible medical care closer to affected families, especially those who continue to face challenges in accessing essential health services following the disaster.
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(Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has distributed essential food supplies to 60 flood-affected families in Ward No. 2 of Uttargaya Rural Municipality, Rasuwa.)

Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has distributed essential food supplies to 60 flood-affected families in Ward No. 2 of Uttargaya Rural Municipality, Rasuwa.

The relief was delivered by helicopter in the presence of NRCS Chairperson Dr. Bishal Kumar Bhandari, IFRC Nepal’s Shringkhala Thapa, government representatives, NRCS Rasuwa District Chapter Secretary Chudamani Adhikari, and Red Cross volunteers. The supplies included chiura (beaten rice), instant noodles, biscuits, cooking oil, and other essentials.
The area was cut off after the 26 August flood swiped away the road disrupting access to Ward No. 2.

(Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has supported the construction of temporary toilets at the temporary settlement in Galaudi, Gajuri, Dhading. The Red Cross is also coordinating with relevant stakeholders to prepare support for safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as child-friendly spaces and essential materials for children.)

(NRCS has delivered Relief packages and 48 solar lights by helicopter to flood-affected Ward No. 1 of Uttargaya Rural Municipality.)

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(Rasuwa Flood Situation Update 8 (13 September 2026)

Situation Overview
Rasuwa Flood Situation Update 8 (13 September 2026)
The flood response has now transitioned into a sustained relief and early recovery phase, with search and rescue
operations continuing alongside efforts to restore access, essential services, and support for displaced and affected
communities. As of the latest NDRRMA update, 1,386 people have died, 5,130 remain unaccounted for, 13,728 have been
rescued, and 6,672 injured. Authorities have so far identified and handed over 98 bodies to their families. While recovery
operations are progressing, search efforts remain ongoing. The situation is particularly challenging in Rasuwa and other
hard-to-reach areas, where damaged roads, bridges, and infrastructure continue to restrict humanitarian access. Relief
materials and response teams are reaching some communities only on foot, significantly increasing the time and resources
required to deliver assistance. Restoring road connectivity to isolated settlements remains a critical priority.
The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report on Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi Flood 2026 shared by NDRRMA highlights:
A total of 7,570 private buildings has been damaged, affecting 8,317 households (~32,963 people) across 15 local levels in
Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and Chitwan, with Nuwakot the hardest hit (52.5%), followed by Rasuwa (23.5%). As
of 10 September, 3,685 people are accommodated in 37 holding centres across Rasuwa (775), Nuwakot (2,615), and
Dhading (295), though these figures reflect only recorded centres and do not capture the full scale of displacement.
Housing habitability and holding-centre conditions including WASH, privacy, and crowding have not yet been systematically
assessed, with site-level assessments and household registration flagged as urgent priorities. The RDNA report further calls
for distinguishing temporary shelter needs from permanent housing recovery costs, with planning to separate cases
requiring repair, reconstruction, or relocation.