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Nepal: Rasuwa Flash Flood, 2026
IFRC GO records that a major flash flood struck Rasuwa district on 2026-08-26 after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River. IFRC GO lists 84,270 people affected.
Reported impacts
IFRC GO reports that the flood affected the Timure, Rasuwagadhi, and Syabrubesi areas, with significant damage to settlements, markets, police infrastructure, roads, and hydropower facilities.
Humanitarian needs
UNICEF said that at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene support after flash floods struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin.
Response context
The UN and its humanitarian partners launched a $49.6 million flash appeal to deliver emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by the floods in Nepal.
What remains uncertain
IFRC GO says the flood is suspected to have originated from a high-altitude outburst upstream in Tibet, but the exact cause remains under investigation. It also notes that the extent of casualties and missing persons remains unclear.
Important figures
Updates
IFRC GO records this as the event date.
Sources
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