1,252
bodies recovered
Latest available Government of Nepal figure in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs briefing at 2:15 PM on 3 September 2026.
Source: Government of Nepal · Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗Verified emergency update
Nepal Flood & Travel News
A traveler-focused briefing on the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli flood disaster. Fast-changing figures are tied directly to a named official source and timestamp so older totals are not mixed with the newest government briefing.
EmergencyLatest verified government briefing: 3 Sep 2026, 2:15 PM Nepal time
Bhote Koshi flood: search, rescue and relief operations remain active
The Government of Nepal says figures continue to change as search and verification operations progress. The numbers below come from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' sixth official press briefing and are not blended with older casualty snapshots.
Read the Government of Nepal briefing ↗~4,216
people unaccounted for
The government describes this as an approximate figure while search and verification continue.
Source: Government of Nepal · Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗11,993
people rescued
Total reported rescued so far in the latest official briefing.
Source: Government of Nepal · Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗300+
foreign nationals rescued / contacted
The briefing reports over 300 foreign nationals rescued, including five people who are in contact and safe.
Source: Government of Nepal · Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗~590
foreign nationals missing
Approximately 590 foreign nationals from 34 countries remain missing according to the latest briefing.
Source: Government of Nepal · Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗Travel impact
Affected areas and routes
Rasuwa
Severe impactRasuwagadhi, Timure and the upper Bhote Koshi corridor remain at the centre of the disaster response. Avoid non-essential travel into active rescue areas.
Nuwakot & downstream Trishuli corridor
High cautionFlood and debris impacts extend downstream into the Trishuli corridor. Road access, bridges and local conditions can change during rescue and clearance work.
Hydropower project areas
Active rescue operationsSpecialised rescue work is continuing around damaged hydropower sites and tunnels. Do not enter restricted project or rescue zones.
Kathmandu → Pokhara / Chitwan travel
Verify before departureDo not rely on an older road-status snapshot. Confirm the current route with transport operators and traffic authorities immediately before travelling.
Source discipline
Official sources behind this briefing
Disaster figures can change quickly. The newest Government of Nepal briefing takes priority over older totals on this page. Road, weather and tourism conditions should still be checked from the relevant operating agency before travel.
Government of Nepal — Sixth Bhote Koshi Flood Press Briefing ↗
Primary source for the latest figures shown at the top of this page; published 3 September 2026 at 2:15 PM Nepal time.
Government of Nepal — Ministry of Foreign Affairs ↗
Official continuing briefings, emergency notices and updates concerning Nepali and foreign nationals.
NDRRMA Situation Reports ↗
Official disaster-management situation reports, response information and impact assessments.
Department of Hydrology and Meteorology ↗
Official weather, rainfall, river and flood warnings. Check this immediately before travel in affected regions.
Nepal Tourism Board — Travel Updates ↗
Official traveler advisories and tourism information.
Nepal Tourism Board — Crisis & Emergency ↗
Tourist emergency contacts and crisis guidance.
Data note: headline figures on this page use the Government of Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs sixth briefing at 2:15 PM Nepal time on 3 September 2026: 1,252 bodies recovered, around 4,216 people missing, 11,993 rescued, over 300 foreign nationals rescued (including five in contact and safe), and approximately 590 foreign nationals from 34 countries still missing. These figures remain subject to official revision.