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Nepal’s flood risk is not caused by rain alone. Heavy monsoon rainfall, steep mountains, landslides, fast rivers and the flat Terai all work together, allowing floods and debris to travel quickly downstream. Climate change is adding more pressure to an already vulnerable system.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal briefed the House of Representatives on October 2 about Nepal’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly, saying Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s address helped push Nepal’s call for climate justice at the global level. Nepal’s delegation also used meetings in New York to raise the country’s climate risks, recent disaster losses, reconstruction needs and other national priorities with international partners.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.
Heavy rainfall along the Dhading section of the Prithvi Highway has caused traffic jams, while muddy water and small floods are flowing onto the road. Police have urged travelers to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel due to possible floods and landslides.
Prithvi Highway Reopens After 18 Days As New Track Built At Flood Damaged Krishnabhir Section Restores Two Way Traffic And Eases Supply Problems To Kathmandu
UNICEF, with financial support from the European Union, is helping establish temporary learning centres for children whose education has been disrupted by Nepal’s devastating August floods, giving them safe places to learn while damaged schools and communities recover. The initiative is part of a wider emergency response as thousands of children face damaged classrooms, displacement and emotional distress following the disaster.
Bhote Koshi Flood Debris Removal And Disaster Risk Reduction Alone Estimated To Cost NPR 95.42 Arba, With NPR 6.60 Arba Needed For Immediate Work In The First Six Months
AS Roma will carry the World Food Programme logo and “Together for Nepal” message during their Champions League match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul on September 10, raising global awareness for communities affected by Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides. Roma’s match-worn shirts will later be auctioned to support WFP’s relief efforts, while fans can also contribute through ShareTheMeal.
RSP lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh has criticised Prime Minister Balen Shah’s government, accusing it of undermining constitutional principles, interfering with state institutions and moving toward an “authoritarian” style of governance.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane has urged Nepal to take the Rasuwa flood beyond rescue and reconstruction and turn the disaster into a stronger international campaign for climate justice, grant-based climate finance and protection of the Himalayas. Speaking in Parliament, he proposed coordinated government and parliamentary diplomacy, international recognition of Himalayan climate risks, stronger scientific monitoring and a formal effort to seek support from countries and global climate mechanisms.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane told Parliament that the strongest response to people asking “Where is the state?” is to visibly show the rescue, relief and recovery work being carried out after the devastating Bhotekoshi disaster. He said the state is searching for missing citizens in dangerous ruins and tunnels, supporting displaced families, restoring damaged infrastructure and must now rebuild public trust while preparing Nepal better for future disasters.
UEFA Honoured Nepal Flood Victims With A Moment Of Silence Before Champions League Matches As Players, Officials And Fans Stood Together In Support Of Communities Affected By The Deadly Disaster
Nepal and Japan face very different but serious geographical risks. Japan is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, while Nepal faces landslides, glacial floods and extreme weather. After the August 26 Rasuwa disaster, TU expert Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari estimated its gravitational energy exceeded that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The disaster has so far killed 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing.
Prime Minister Balen Shah will travel to New York on Asoj 6 to attend and address the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to highlight the impact of climate change following Nepal’s devastating Bhote Koshi floods.
Green Army Nepal’s registration has reportedly been cancelled following controversy over its military-style name, uniforms, structure and disaster-response activities.
The government has formed a committee led by Survey Department Director General Prakash Joshi to identify safe land for the temporary and long-term resettlement of families displaced by the Rasuwa-Bhote Koshi floods.
The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has rejected claims that China lacked transparency in sharing hydrological and weather information following the August 26 disaster along the Gyirong-Rasuwa border, saying it continues to provide key data to Nepal every day despite damage to monitoring and communication systems. China says cooperation on warnings and disaster response remains active, although the catastrophe has also raised wider questions in Nepal about whether the two countries need a stronger formal system for sharing real-time cross-border hazard information.
Nepal contributes only a tiny share of global emissions, yet faces some of the growing costs of climate impacts. Its adaptation plan estimates about $47.4 billion may be needed through 2050, with $45.9 billion expected from external support. The climate justice debate is about whether vulnerable countries like Nepal are receiving fair support without being pushed deeper into debt.
Content creator CR7Horaa says his community raised Rs 8,59,481 through a two-day charity livestream, with relief supplies sent to Nuwakot and Rs 3 lakh contributed to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Nepal’s first female helicopter captain, Priya Adhikari, has completed around 100 rescue flights in less than a week while supporting operations in flood- and landslide-hit communities. She says witnessing the destruction has been difficult, but seeing rescued people finally reach safety makes the demanding missions deeply rewarding.
Prithvi Highway Completely Blocked At Two Locations In Dhading As Landslides And Floods Disrupt Major Roads Across Bagmati Province, With Kanti Lokpath And Rasuwa Routes Closed
Manisha Koirala has appealed for continued international support for Nepal following the devastating floods, while calling for Nepal, India and China to work together against growing climate risks. She also urged international travellers not to turn away from Nepal, stressing that tourism remains an important source of income and recovery for the country.
Nepal Government Says 9,435 People Have Been Rescued And 781 Bodies Recovered After The Devastating Bhotekoshi Floods, With Over 20,000 Security Personnel Deployed, 26 Relief Centres Operating And Billions Of Rupees In Aid Being Collected As Search, Rescue, Treatment And Road Restoration Efforts Continue
Nepal's official timeline shows that authorities began receiving information about the devastating Rasuwa flood around 9 AM, with mass SMS warnings following shortly afterward. While communities farther downstream potentially had more time to react, those near the Tibet border faced a much shorter warning window. The key unanswered question is whether information from upstream could have reached Nepal earlier and provided more time to save lives.
Rabindra “Bajhang ko Bagh” Dhant defeated previously unbeaten New Zealand fighter Kasib Murdoch by split decision in Shanghai, advancing to the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight final and moving closer to a potential UFC contract. After the victory, Dhant turned attention toward Nepal’s devastating flood situation and urged people to support affected communities.
The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has rejected accusations that China failed to warn Nepal before the deadly Rasuwa-Kerung disaster and denied that the flood resulted from the failure of a geological-disaster dam on the Chinese side. However, newer scientific evidence points to a major glacial rock-and-ice collapse, debris flow and temporary upstream river blockage, leaving the exact sequence of events and warning failures under investigation.
Nepal's Rasuwa flood disaster has left 165 bodies recovered and 826 people missing as of around 8:15 AM Thursday, including 85 security personnel and 579 tourists, while 104 people have been rescued. Search operations continue across the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli-Narayani corridor as authorities work to locate the missing and scientists investigate a major glacial collapse and debris flow believed to have triggered the disaster.
More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.
Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.
Nearly ten years after construction began, the Integrated Customs Building at the Rasuwagadhi Nepal–China border remains only 65% complete despite an original three-year deadline. The government has issued what it says will be the final extension, warning that the contractor could lose the project if construction is not completed within the next six to eight months.
Every monsoon, Nepal’s roads are disrupted by landslides, floods, and unfinished infrastructure. Heavy rain may trigger the damage, but weak planning, delayed projects, poor oversight, and slow disaster response often make the situation worse. Safer roads will require more than clearing blockages it will take stronger accountability, better drainage, timely warnings, and long-term planning.
Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides and flooding across Nepal, blocking more than 15 highway sections, closing key routes to Kathmandu, stranding travellers, and raising the risk of further floods and landslides through Wednesday.
Nepal's Himalayas are melting faster than ever, threatening rivers, agriculture, hydropower, tourism, and millions of lives. This investigative report explores how climate change is reshaping the country's natural resources, economy, and future, while examining the urgent steps needed to reduce the growing risks.
A mud flood triggered by continuous monsoon rainfall swept through Gairigaun in Dolpa at around 3:00 a.m., killing one woman and injuring six others. As rescue efforts continue, the tragedy has renewed concerns over Nepal's disaster preparedness, particularly in remote mountain communities where emergency response and early warning systems remain limited.
Sanepa in Lalitpur has transformed into one of the greenest stretches along Kathmandu Valley's Ring Road after trees planted about seven years ago matured into a dense urban canopy. The success highlights how long-term plantation and regular maintenance can improve air quality, beautify cities, and create more comfortable public spaces despite ongoing Ring Road expansion works.
