Rasuwa recovery continues, trekking routes are being assessed, and an early weather watch is in place for 25–27 September
Nepal continues its response and recovery following the major flood and landslide disaster along the Bhotekoshi–Upper Trishuli river corridor in Rasuwa.
The disaster has been severe for communities and infrastructure within this corridor. However, it remains important to understand the geography: this is a concentrated disaster, not a disaster affecting all of Nepal. Most destinations and tourism services elsewhere in the country continue to operate.
Here is the situation as of 20 September.
Rasuwa: Rescue, Relief and Recovery
According to the latest NDRRMA figures dated 19 September:
- 13,784 people rescued
- 1,411 casualties recorded
- 5,875 people remain listed as missing
- 10,059 people have received or are receiving treatment
- 2,012 helicopter flights conducted
- 20,935 security personnel mobilised
Search, recovery, relief and identification work continues. Figures, particularly those concerning people listed as missing, continue to be reconciled as information from different sources is verified.
The response is increasingly moving towards relief and early recovery. Current priorities include temporary housing, restoring connectivity, management and quality control of relief supplies, and coordination between the different government agencies and organisations involved.
The Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal, is also maintaining a consolidated Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi Flood Update bringing together official information on rescue and relief, government initiatives, contributions to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and international assistance.
Langtang: Further Update Expected
The Langtang trekking region has been directly affected by the Rasuwa disaster and requires separate consideration from trekking areas elsewhere in Nepal.
TAAN is meeting with stakeholders shortly to determine how trekking in the Langtang region should proceed during this season.
Travellers and operators considering Langtang should therefore wait for the forthcoming update and continue monitoring conditions before finalising plans.
Manaslu Circuit: Deng Section Repaired
There is encouraging progress from the Manaslu Circuit.
The landslide-affected section around Deng has been repaired, and rope protection has been installed to assist people crossing the affected section.
The route situation has therefore improved.
However, anyone planning to trek Manaslu over the coming week should pay particular attention to the developing weather situation.
Early Weather Watch: 25–27 September
There are early indications of potentially heavy weather across Nepal between 25 and 27 September, associated with the development of a weather system over the Bay of Bengal.
The concern is not that the cyclone itself will reach Nepal. Southerly and southeasterly winds associated with the system could carry significant moisture northwards towards Nepal.
Current indications suggest the possibility of increased rainfall across parts of the country and potentially significant snowfall across the mountains, particularly from the Dhaulagiri range eastwards.
An early specialist forecast for the Manaslu high mountain area currently indicates:
25 September: approximately 10 cm snow
26 September: approximately 20–40 cm snow
27 September: approximately 20 cm snow
This forecast is still developing
The expected weather is highly dependent on how the Bay of Bengal system develops and, importantly, the track it eventually takes.
A change in that track could substantially change the weather Nepal receives between 24 and 27 September.
This should therefore be treated as an early heads-up rather than a confirmed severe-weather forecast.
Anyone planning trekking, climbing or mountain road travel during this period should monitor updated forecasts closely and be prepared to adjust plans.
Keeping the Situation in Perspective
Nepal is dealing with a major disaster, and the communities directly affected in Rasuwa face a long recovery.
But travellers should also understand that Nepal as a whole has not been hit by this disaster.
The principal impact remains concentrated along one river corridor running through Rasuwa from the Tibet border through the Bhotekoshi and Upper Trishuli area.
Most of Nepal continues to function normally, including the majority of its tourism destinations.
At the same time, the response in Rasuwa continues: government agencies, security forces, communities, volunteers and international partners are working on rescue, relief, restoring connectivity and the transition towards recovery.
There is still a long road ahead for the affected communities.
Nepal will recover and rebuild, and we are grateful for the support being shown from within Nepal and around the world.
Sources and Further Information
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)
Rescue, relief and recovery figures, latest update referenced: 19 September 2026.
Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal
Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi Flood Update — consolidated government information covering rescue and relief, government initiatives, relief contributions and international assistance.
Nepal National Mountain Guide Association
Early weather outlook prepared in association with Senior Meteorologist Krishna Bhakta Manandhar.
TAAN
Forthcoming stakeholder consultation regarding trekking in the Langtang region.
Manaslu Circuit
Local field information regarding repairs to the landslide-affected section around Deng.
This update reflects information available on 20 September 2026. Conditions in affected areas and mountain regions can change quickly. NepalNOW will continue updating this information as verified reports become available.
