Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi Floods: Current Travel Information
Where is the affected area
A geographically concentrated disaster
Reference points shown for orientation only — always confirm current road and route status with your operator before travelling.
A major flash flood has affected communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridor in Rasuwa, following an ice-and-rock avalanche upstream on 26 August 2026.
The situation within the affected corridor is extremely serious and search-and-rescue operations remain active. The disaster is geographically concentrated — most tourism destinations elsewhere in Nepal continue to operate.
Travellers should avoid the affected corridor entirely and check current weather, road and local conditions before travelling anywhere in Nepal during monsoon.
Situation update
Latest Situation
Current situation
Flooding along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli corridor in Rasuwa district remains serious. Search, rescue and relief operations are underway, and access to parts of the corridor remains restricted.
Travel advice
Avoid travel into or through the affected corridor, including Langtang, the Tamang Heritage Trail and Gosaikunda. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest and Annapurna are outside the affected area and continue to operate. Chitwan, though far downstream, has also been significantly affected — do not assume it is unaffected just because it is far from Rasuwa. Check current conditions with your operator before travelling anywhere in Nepal, as monsoon weather can affect roads and flights independently of this disaster.
What this means for you
- Rescue operations remain concentrated in the corridor; access to some sections is still restricted.
- Chitwan tourism services may be disrupted — confirm directly with your operator or hotel.
- No change to the status of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest or Annapurna.
Sources
NDRRMA and Nepal Police official bulletins. Figures change multiple times a day — see the live tracker linked in Useful Resources below for the latest.
Traveller questions
Does this affect my trip?
Is the whole of Nepal affected?
No. The flooding is concentrated along the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river corridor.
Should I travel to Langtang, Rasuwagadhi or Gosaikunda?
No — these areas fall directly within the affected corridor and should be avoided for now.
Are Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna and Chitwan affected?
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest and Annapurna are outside the affected corridor. Chitwan, despite being far downstream, has also been significantly affected — confirm with your operator.
Should I cancel my Nepal trip?
Not simply because of this disaster, if your itinerary does not pass through the affected corridor. Check your itinerary with your travel company.
Useful resources
Useful Resources
Verified information for travellers, organised by what you need.
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Looking for someone, or want to check who’s been rescued?
A community-run tracker maintains a live, searchable list of rescued, missing and reunited people from the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi corridor. It is volunteer-maintained, not an official government source — please also confirm with the numbers below.
Unofficial, community-maintained data — always cross-check with NDRRMA, Nepal Police (100) or the Tourist Police (1144) before acting on it.Response
Response & Recovery
- Rescue Search and rescue operations continue in the affected corridor, supported by the Nepal Army, Armed Police and Nepal Police, with helicopter support.
- Medical Medical response teams are active in and around affected communities.
- Access Work is underway to restore damaged roads and communications in the corridor.
- Relief Relief distribution is reaching affected communities, coordinated by government, community and private-sector partners.
- Support International partners, including neighbouring countries and humanitarian organisations, have offered assistance alongside the national response.
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