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Palungtar Mourns 30 Missing Villagers in Bhote Koshi Flood

Palungtar Mourns 30 Missing Villagers in Bhote Koshi Flood

Published about 11 hours ago

On August 10, 2083 BS, a massive flood in the Bhote Koshi river swept away a bus carrying 36 villagers from Gorkha Palungtar-5, who were travelling to Gosaikunda for a pilgrimage. While six passengers managed to jump out and save their lives, 30 villagers remain missing, plunging the entire village of Thatipokhari into deep mourning. Families and relatives are left in anguish, anxiously waiting near hospital morgues and riverbanks, with some expressing that even finding the bodies of their loved ones would now bring them closure. The local community is in constant grief as houses remain unattended with lights left on, and despair grips the community awaiting news of the missing pilgrims.

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Nepali Army Rescues 208 Flood Survivors in Rasuwa

Nepali Army Rescues 208 Flood Survivors in Rasuwa

Published about 11 hours ago

On Saturday, August 28, 2026, the Nepali Army successfully rescued 208 individuals, including 43 foreign nationals, from flood-affected areas in Rasuwa. The rescue operation, conducted via army helicopters until 2:30 PM, included 38 Chinese and 5 Indian citizens. Meanwhile, rescue teams are actively working to locate and rescue personnel trapped inside the Trishuli-3 hydropower tunnel since Friday, utilizing drilling machines to breach the exterior. Over 7,000 army personnel have been deployed across affected districts for search and rescue operations, emergency medical treatment, and body management following severe flooding caused by the Bhote Koshi river.

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Flood Corpses Overwhelm Hospital Morgues, Hampering ID

Flood Corpses Overwhelm Hospital Morgues, Hampering ID

Published about 11 hours ago

Following the devastating floods in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading on August 27, 2083 BS, hospitals are struggling to manage a massive influx of bodies exceeding their morgue capacities. Many recovered bodies are severely decomposed, dismembered, or unrecognizable, complicating identification efforts. Hospitals such as Bharatpur Hospital and Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences are operating well beyond capacity, employing forensic experts from Kathmandu and Dharan, utilizing digital record systems, photographing remains, and tagging evidence to help grieving families. Officials like Chitwan CDO Ganesh Aryal and Kaski CDO Kumar Singh Gurung report active coordination with local authorities to handle the crisis. Additionally, logistical hurdles like fuel shortages due to blocked roads and the psychological toll on medical staff further exacerbate the disaster management challenges across affected regions.

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Over 15,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Flood Rescue

Over 15,000 Security Personnel Deployed for Flood Rescue

Published about 11 hours ago

Following severe floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors, the Government of Nepal has mobilized over 15,400 security personnel for massive search and rescue operations. Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced that personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepali Army, and Armed Forces are actively deployed in affected regions including Rasuwa and Nuwakot. To date, 4,451 individuals—including 163 foreign nationals from various countries—have been successfully rescued using ground teams, 16 helicopters executing 99 flights, and specialized tunnel extraction equipment for stranded hydropower workers. Relief materials including 32 trucks of supplies have been dispatched, and road restoration efforts are underway with alternative routes opened. The government is also coordinating with international embassies and monitoring downstream areas to mitigate further flood risks.

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Nepali Army Hands Over Trishuli River Safe Locker to Police

Nepali Army Hands Over Trishuli River Safe Locker to Police

Published about 11 hours ago

On August 28, 2026, the Nepali Army handed over a safe locker found on the banks of the Trishuli River in Charaudi, Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-7, Dhading district, to the local police. The safe locker was discovered during search and rescue operations following a flood on August 10. A team from the Nepali Army's Shree Bhairav Battalion, led by Major Bidur Raj Giri, recovered the locker with the assistance of locals. It was officially handed over to the Area Police Office in the presence of Ward Chair Kumar Basnet and local residents. Authorities are now investigating the origin and ownership of the recovered safe.

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Flood-Hit Homes Cleaned Up in Dhading

Flood-Hit Homes Cleaned Up in Dhading

Published about 11 hours ago

On Saturday, August 27, 2026, cleanup efforts began in Belkhu Bazaar, Gajuri Rural Municipality-6, Dhading, following severe floods and landslides that buried homes and temporary shelters in mud and debris. Led by Gajuri Rural Municipality Chairperson Ganesh Lal Shrestha, the initiative involves local government employees, the Nepali Army from the Bhairav Battalion, and local youths working together to clear thick layers of mud and waste. This coordinated effort aims to help displaced and affected residents recover swiftly by prioritizing community rescue, restoration, and sanitation work in the disaster-hit region.

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Floods Impact 7,000+ Students Across Three Districts

Floods Impact 7,000+ Students Across Three Districts

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A devastating flash flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts has severely impacted over 7,200 students and damaged 21 schools, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports. Assistant Spokesperson Bir Bahadur Dhami confirmed that heavy destruction was reported in several community and institutional schools, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot facing the worst damage. Furthermore, 15 students and 5 teachers in Rasuwa remain out of contact, alongside reports of missing headteachers and local officials. While timely evacuations prevented casualties in Nuwakot, officials admit that resuming classes at the destroyed sites is currently impossible. Federal and local authorities are focusing on rescue operations while simultaneously exploring alternative arrangements, such as shifting students to nearby schools or utilizing temporary learning spaces once the immediate crisis stabilizes.

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