Nepal Issues Fresh Flood Warning as Bhote Koshi River Rises

Nepal issued a fresh flood warning on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as water levels in the Bhote Koshi River continued to rise, threatening to disrupt ongoing rescue operations following catastrophic flash floods earlier in the week. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) alerted personnel engaged in search and rescue efforts to exercise utmost caution in affected downstream districts. The warning, posted on social media by the NDRRMA on Sunday morning, cited reports from local authorities indicating an increase in the river's flow. It specifically requested vigilance in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Chitwan districts, as well as in riparian zones.