Official alerts and safety updates

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Historical forecast: The 8 October night-time forecast period has ended. This does not confirm that flooding has ended or roads are safe. 8 October, 18:25 Nepal time: The official weather notice forecasts heavy rain at one or two places in the hilly areas of Gandaki Province tonight. Residents in the yellow areas on the official map should keep following the latest weather updates. This is a forecast, not confirmation of flooding or a road closure.

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Not stated · Historical

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3 October, 08:00 Nepal time: DHM reports that morning flows in the Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali and their tributaries, plus Kankai, Kamala, Babai, Eastern Rapti and Western Rapti, were below alert level. Continue following official updates. This dated river bulletin does not confirm that roads or river crossings are safe. Earlier bulletin: 2 October, 08:00 Nepal time: DHM reports that morning flows in the Koshi, Narayani, Bagmati, Karnali, Mahakali and their tributaries, plus Kankai, Kamala, Babai, Eastern Rapti and Western Rapti, were below alert level. Continue following official updates. This dated river bulletin does not confirm that roads or river crossings are safe. Earlier bulletin, 29 September: The official bulletin issued on 29 September at 08:00 Nepal time reports that major rivers, including the Narayani, were below alert level in the morning measurements. Most rivers are forecast to remain normal. Continue following official updates. This is a dated monitoring bulletin, not confirmation that roads or river crossings are safe.

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Not stated · Historical

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Sensor readings only. They do not show that a place is safe.

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A 13 September Nepal News report quotes Nepal Oil Corporation asking households to buy LPG only for actual needs and avoid hoarding, which can leave others short. This is not proof that every dealer has stock. Separately, 9 September reporting described a temporary same-price exchange between cylinder brands in Kathmandu Valley. Confirm the supplier's current arrangement; monthly supply totals do not show shop stock.

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Kathmandu · Dhading · Dated update

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The Kathmandu Post's 11 September, 18:16 NPT update says water resumed flowing through the landslide blockage on Hunga Khola, reducing the earlier downstream flood risk. The blockage formed that morning in Mahakulung, Solukhumbu. This is a dated situation report, not a 12 September all-clear. Follow the latest district instructions before approaching riverbanks or crossing.

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Solukhumbu · Okhaldhunga · Udayapur · Historical

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Rasuwa administration's Notice 11, dated 11 September, asks residents not to request the district's dedicated helicopters for purposes other than search, rescue and relief distribution while ground links remain damaged. This adds a district-specific instruction to the earlier national advice against non-essential helicopter requests. It does not announce a public booking service, flight schedule or guaranteed evacuation. Coordinate urgent needs through the authorities.

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Rasuwa · Historical

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Gorkha administration's 9 September notice permits Manaslu and Larke Pass trekking again after repairs, with necessary safety precautions. It replaces the 6 September trekking suspension. The earlier Therang and Budhi Gandaki riverbank warning is retained as dated background, not a new flood warning. Trail reopening does not declare every riverbank or crossing safe; follow local instructions.

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Gorkha · Updated

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OnlineKhabar's 9 September update quotes Kaski administration and Annapurna municipality officials saying Kimrong Khola reopened naturally overnight and normal flow returned. They said the immediate blockage risk had eased. This updates the 8 September warning. It does not confirm that roads, bridges or river crossings are safe, or that every local restriction has been lifted. Follow current local instructions.

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Kaski · Parbat · Historical

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WHO's 9 September 2026 update says health teams were reporting illness each day after the floods. Teams checked a rise in fever-with-rash reports on 4 September in Bidur. They did not find an outbreak of a common fever-and-rash illness in that investigation. Health advice, prevention and monitoring continued. This is not an all-clear for other diseases or places. It gives no new daily case totals. The earlier HEOC counts were for 6 September, not today. The WHO page gives a date, but no publication time.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Historical

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The Himalayan Times reported on 7 September that five of 15 water samples from Bidur holding centres tested positive for E. coli. The district health office said the affected sources were treated and advised drinking purified water. This updates the earlier water-risk advice; it does not confirm cholera or that every source is now safe. Continue water treatment and hygiene precautions.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Active

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Rasuwa administration's 7 September Notice 10 asks anyone who sees or finds flood-washed weapons, ammunition, military supplies or other security-agency equipment to notify the nearest security agency promptly. Such items may have washed into other areas. The notice gives no public transport or collection instructions.

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Rasuwa · Active

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China's Ministry of Emergency Management reported on 5 September that landslide, rockfall and barrier-lake overflow risks continued around the Gyirong Port rescue area. Teams were monitoring slopes and the riverbank with lookouts, drones and instruments. This is a dated risk update from the China side of the border. It does not confirm that another flood is about to reach Nepal or announce an evacuation order for Nepal. Follow current local instructions.

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Rasuwa · Active

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A flood notice issued at 8:40 pm on 4 September, reproduced by Ujyaalo, said information available then did not indicate an imminent large flood on the Bhote Koshi. Monitoring with Chinese counterparts continues, and SMS warnings will be sent if risk changes. This dated assessment is not an all-clear for rivers, roads or crossings. Follow newer official instructions. Flood information: 1155, extension 2.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Dated update

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