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| August 2026 |
| A major flash flood struck northern Nepal |
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Flood in Nepal
On 26 August 2026, a major flash flood struck Rasuwa District in northern Nepal after a sudden and intense surge of water entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibet (China) side at approximately 9:15 AM local time.
The event rapidly affected the border areas of Timure and Rasuwagadhi before moving downstream towards Syabrubesi and the Trishuli River corridor. Significant damage has been reported to settlements, markets, roads, bridges, police and customs infrastructure, and hydropower facilities. Numerous people have been reported dead or missing, while rescue operations have been complicated by damaged transport routes, diffcult Himalayan terrain and continuing river hazards.
The precise cause of the sudden water surge remains under investigation. A major landslide or rockslide on the Tibetan side, potentially associated with the sudden release or displacement of water, is among the mechanisms being considered. The event appears to have developed extremely rapidly, leaving limited time for communities and infrastructure in the river valley to respond.
Authorities have warned communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers to remain alert as elevated water levels and debris flows may pose further risks downstream. The disaster has also disrupted an important Nepal-China border trade route and caused widespread damage to critical infrastructure in the Himalayan region.
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| Source: Disaster Charter 27 August 2026 |
Flash floods in Nepal leave more than 17,000 children in need of urgent humanitarian assistance
At least 17,000 children have been impacted by the devastating flash floods that tore through Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan districts on 26 August 2026. So far, an estimated 332 people have died - including at least 14 children - and-hundreds are still missing. The numbers are expected to rise as search operations continue. "Children across Rasuwa and Dhading saw their lives being literally washed away in front of their eyes in a very short span of time, with homes, classrooms, and medical facilities damaged.
Too many lost their lives and loved ones," said Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal. "With the death toll still rising, we know this tragedy is far from over. Children who have survived the floods now face heightened risks of disease, malnutrition, violence and exploitation. UNICEF is on the ground and scaling up support, but we urgently need more resources to reach every child in need."
The flash floods have swept away or cut off entire communities, with roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, water systems and telecommunications networks badly damaged, leaving affected areas largely inaccessible and hampering the delivery of life-saving aid. At least four health facilities have been severely damaged, preventing children and families from accessing healthcare when they need it most.
In addition, 18 schools have been completely destroyed and a further 20 have sustained damage, depriving children of safe spaces to learn, play and recover. Dozens of schools are located close to riverbanks in the affected areas and remain at risk. An estimated 10,000 school-age children now require urgent support to continue their education, including access to temporary learning centres, replacement learning materials, and psychosocial support for both children and teachers.
Working closely with the Government of Nepal and humanitarian partners, UNICEF is scaling up life-saving support across health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, child protection and social protection. In the coming days, prepositioned supplies will be dispatched to the hardest-hit communities, including medical tents, bed nets and newborn kits, and therapeutic food for children with acute malnutrition. Emergency hygiene kits for thousands of households are already reaching those in need.
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| Source: UNICEF, 27 August 2026 |
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