What are the latest news in Nepal? August 31st, 2026
The major developments in Nepal include:Disaster & Search-and-Rescue Operations
- Bhotekoshi & Rasuwa Floods: The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic flash floods has reached 903, with over 4,200 individuals still unaccounted for. The Kathmandu Post———
- Tunnel Rescues & International Aid: More than 10,400 people have been evacuated. Specialist tunnel reconnaissance and rescue teams from India and China have joined the Nepal Army and security forces to locate workers trapped in flooded hydropower facilities, including the Upper Trishuli and Rasuwagadhi projects.- The Himalayan Times+ 1———
- Relief Distribution: Emergency relief packages comprising food, medicine, and cash allocations have been deployed across the worst-affected districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. -The Kathmandu Post——–
- Highway Disruptions: Landslides and Trishuli River erosion at Krishna Bhir (Dhading) caused significant subsidence along sections of the Prithvi Highway, forcing authorities to assess alternative transit routes into Kathmandu.- The Himalayan Times———
- China Border Trade Routes: Flood damage along the Rasuwa-Kerung corridor and landslide risks at Tatopani have heavily restricted overland trade routes to China ahead of the major festive season. -kathmandupost.com——–
- Cricket: Captain Sandeep Lamichhane led Nepal’s bowling attack with 5 wickets for 14 runs, dismissing Bahrain for 87 and securing a decisive win in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup.- The Kathmandu Post———
- Commodities: Domestic gold prices saw a steep decline, dropping Rs 2,400 per tola on Monday following a downward trend over the preceding sessions. -The Himalayan Times——–