Executive Summary for All-Party Meeting Convened on Rasuwa and Bhotekoshi Flood Response
An all-party meeting convened in Kathmandu on 27 August 2026, at the call of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, to discuss the national response to catastrophic flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 165 bodies have been recovered across eight districts, while the Nepal Tourism Board reports 579 tourists, including 113 domestic and 466 foreign visitors, remain missing. Search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations are continuing in the affected areas.
- Date of Event: 27 August 2026 (meeting); flooding began 26 August 2026
- Location: Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Tanahu and Chitwan districts, Nepal
- Risk Category: Natural Disasters
- Severity Score: 5/5
- Confidence Level: 78%
What is Risk Analysis in the Context of Natural Disaster Events
Natural disaster risk analysis assesses the impact of large-scale flooding on human life, infrastructure and essential services. In mountainous and riverine areas such as Rasuwa and the Bhotekoshi corridor, flash floods can cause mass casualties, damage transport links and disrupt search-and-rescue access for extended periods.
Known Hotspots and Sensitive Areas
High Impact
- Rasuwa district and the Bhotekoshi river corridor
- Chitwan district (64 bodies recovered)
- Nawalparasi East (26 bodies recovered)
Medium Impact
- Dhading and Gorkha districts
- Nuwakot district, including areas near Trishuli Bazar
- Tanahu and Nawalparasi West districts
Low Impact
- Districts outside the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins
- Areas unaffected by bridge or road damage
Impact on Transportation and Services
The floods have severely damaged transport infrastructure, with 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and around 40 kilometres of roads reported damaged, cutting off access to several affected communities. Search and rescue operations, including helicopter evacuations of 123 people from Timure in Rasuwa, are ongoing as authorities work to reach isolated areas.
Recommended Actions
- Avoid non-essential travel through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors.
- Follow official NDRRMA and local authority advisories on road and bridge closures.
- Register missing persons with the Nepal Tourism Board or NDRRMA helplines.
Emergency Contacts
- National Emergency Operation Centre: 1155
- Nepal Police: 100
Final Thoughts
The Bhotekoshi and Rasuwa floods represent a severe humanitarian and infrastructure risk, with search, rescue and rehabilitation efforts continuing as the death toll and damage assessment rise. Coordinated national response, as discussed in today’s all-party meeting, will be critical to recovery across the affected districts. Leveraging MitKat’s Datasurfr enables businesses to receive real-time intelligence, monitor evolving threats and make informed decisions to protect people, assets and operations.