26/08/2026
๐จ URGENT FLOOD ALERT โ TRISHULI RIVER CORRIDOR
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go to everyone affected by the devastating flash flood in Rasuwa. We are deeply saddened by the loss, destruction and the uncertainty faced by families, communities, workers and travellers in the affected areas.
The sudden flood entering Nepal through the Bhotekoshi River from the Tibet side has caused extensive destruction in Rasuwa and has already affected areas downstream, including Betrawati and Trishuli. Authorities have warned of continued risk along the Trishuli corridor. (Kathmandu Post)
โ ๏ธ PLEASE TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY
If you or anyone you know is living, staying, working or travelling near the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli or Narayani rivers, please:
* Move immediately to higher and safer ground.
* Stay well away from riverbanks, bridges and flood channels.
* Do not wait to see whether the water level rises further.
* Avoid unnecessary travel through affected areas.
* If you have travel plans towards Rasuwa, Langtang, Gosainkunda, Syabrubesi or the Trishuli corridor, please postpone your journey until authorities confirm that it is safe.
* If family members, friends, guides, drivers or travellers are in the affected areas, try to contact them and make sure they have reached a safe location.
If you need assistance or are unable to reach someone, contact the nearest District Administration Office, local government, police, Armed Police Force or other government emergency response office immediately. Authorities have specifically advised people to report emergencies to local representatives, District Emergency Operations Centres or nearby security units.
Emergency contacts:
๐ Nepal Police: 100
๐ก๏ธ Armed Police Force: 1114
๐ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority: 1234 (Nepal Views)
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๐ Our thoughts are with the affected families and communities. We pray for the safety of everyone still in the affected areas and hope for the safe return of those who are missing.
Stay safe. Stay away from the river. Do not take unnecessary risks.
Video : How terrifying was the flood?
CCTV footage from the Immigration Office located towards the China border in Rasuwa.