Nepal has been dealing with two separate events over the past month. It is important not to confuse the two — and equally important to understand that the impacts remain localised, not nationwide.
Rasuwa: moving from response to recovery
The search and rescue phase following the devastating Rasuwa floods is now nearing its conclusion. Tragically, the eventual death toll could be around 7,500 people, including many whose bodies have not been recovered.
Attention is increasingly turning towards reconnection and recovery.
Road repairs are progressing. The bridge at Betrawati — a critical point for road access towards Rasuwa — is expected to be restored within the next few days. In several affected communities, traditional pulley crossings are providing temporary connections across rivers. Bailey bridges will follow, while permanent bridges will understandably take considerably longer.
This remains a major recovery operation along a specific river corridor in Rasuwa. It is not representative of conditions across Nepal.
A second weather event: 25–27 September
Separately, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal brought around three days of heavy rain — and significant snowfall at altitude — across Nepal.
This resulted in localised landslides, mudslides, river flooding and temporary road and trail disruptions in several parts of the country. These kinds of disruptions occur during Nepal’s monsoon, although this particular weather system was intense enough to cause significant problems in some locations.
The weather system has now passed, the sun is back, and recovery and reopening work is underway.
The latest TAAN update shows that most of Nepal’s major trekking regions are open, with restrictions concentrated on particular roads, trails and passes. Conditions are changing quickly as roads are cleared, bridges repaired and trails reopened.
Follow the situation on the map
To make this easier to understand, NepalNOW is introducing an interactive access map, developed with input from experienced senior trekking guides.
Rather than simply saying whether an entire destination is “open” or “closed”, the map will show where the actual disruption is — a road, bridge, trail, pass or access corridor.
We will update the map as conditions change.
The message today is simple: Nepal is open. Some specific locations and access routes are still recovering. Check the latest local information, travel with flexibility, and use experienced local operators and guides.
Updated: 29 September 2026
