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Not statedEarlier update

Earlier report

8 October night: Heavy rain possible in Gandaki hills

Overview

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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Source posted: Nepal Weather Forecast (@NMD_Weather)Checked: Earlier information
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Not statedMonitoring data

Earlier report

3 October: Major rivers below alert level

Overview

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.

Source posted: Flood Forecasting Division (@DHM_FloodEWS)Checked: Earlier information
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Kathmandu · DhadingSituation update

Dated update

LPG supply: buy for actual needs, avoid hoarding

Overview

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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Source posted: Nepal News, quoting Nepal Oil Corporation; earlier OnlineKhabarChecked:
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Solukhumbu · Okhaldhunga · UdayapurSituation update

Earlier report

Hunga Khola flow resumes: 11 September situation update

Overview

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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Source posted: The Kathmandu PostChecked:
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RasuwaOfficial alert

Earlier report

Rasuwa helicopters reserved for search, rescue and relief

Overview

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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Source posted: District Administration Office, RasuwaChecked: Earlier information
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GorkhaSituation update

Updated

Manaslu trek suspension replaced by 9 September reopening notice

Overview

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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Source posted: District Administration Office, GorkhaChecked:
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Kaski · ParbatSituation update

Earlier report

Kimrong flow normal again; immediate blockage risk reported eased

Overview

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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Source posted: OnlineKhabar, quoting Kaski administration and Annapurna municipality officialsChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · NuwakotHealth advice

Earlier report

Post-flood illness monitoring: WHO update, 9 September

Overview

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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Source posted: World Health Organization (WHO)Checked:
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · DhadingHealth advice

Active

E. coli reported in five Bidur water samples; use treated water

Overview

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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Source posted: The Himalayan Times, citing district health officialsChecked:
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RasuwaOfficial alert

Active

Report flood-washed weapons or ammunition to security agencies

Overview

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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Source posted: District Administration Office, RasuwaChecked:
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RasuwaSituation update

Active

Gyirong border: continuing landslide, rockfall and lake-overflow risks reported

Overview

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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Follow the latest official and local advice.

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Source posted: China Ministry of Emergency ManagementChecked:
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · DhadingSituation update

Dated update

Bhote Koshi flood clarification issued 4 September, 8:40 pm

Overview

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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Source posted: Ujyaalo, reproducing a flood information noticeChecked:
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DarchulaSituation update

Warning

Chameliya River flow restored; riverbank caution continues

Overview

On 5 September, Apihimal's chair told Dinesh Khabar that the landslide blockage at Bhatar had fully cleared and the Chameliya River was flowing again. This updates the earlier report of partial flow. Local authorities still asked people in affected areas and along the river to stay alert. They also warned against the Api base camp trek because of landslide risk. River flow returning does not mean all local risks have ended.

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Darchula · Warning

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Source posted: Dinesh KhabarChecked:
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RasuwaSituation update

Active

Coordinate with security agencies before disaster-response work in Rasuwa

Overview

Rasuwa's official Notice 7, dated 4 September, asks people undertaking disaster-response work in affected areas to coordinate with district security agencies. It cites difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure and disrupted communications. This is coordination guidance, not confirmation that an access route is safe or open.

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Rasuwa · Active

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Check again: Needs a fresh check. This does not mean the advice or restriction has ended.

Source posted: District Administration Office, RasuwaChecked:
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Rasuwa · DhadingHealth advice

Earlier report

Health facilities damaged or not operating

Overview

HEOC's 4 September report lists four fully damaged health facilities and three partially damaged facilities. Access to Dhading Hospital and Trishuli Hospital is disrupted. Its earlier 2 September report marked Baireni Hospital in Galchhi and Charaudi Basic Health Service Center in Benighat as not operating. The 4 September report does not confirm that they have reopened. For help finding medical care, call 1115.

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Rasuwa · Dhading · Historical

Next step

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Source posted: Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC)Checked: Earlier information
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RasuwaSituation update

Info

Help if flood relief has not reached you in Rasuwa

Overview

If you were directly affected by the flood in Rasuwa and have not received relief, or have a problem getting it, contact your local government office or the officers listed in the official notice. The Rasuwa District Administration says relief distribution is continuing through local coordination. The notice lists Shambhu Tamang, Divisional Forest Officer, at 9851108828. See the original notice for the other contacts.

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Rasuwa · Info

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Source posted: District Administration Office, RasuwaChecked:
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KathmanduMonitoring data

Earlier report

Kathmandu rainfall monitoring: Buddhanilakantha

Overview

At 08:00 NPT on 3 September, the BIPAD/DHM Buddhanilakantha station returned no values for the 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour rainfall fields. The station response carried a below-warning label, but the missing values are not enough to infer current local conditions. This is monitoring data.

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Kathmandu · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

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

Source posted: BIPAD / Department of Hydrology and MeteorologyChecked: Earlier information
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KathmanduMonitoring data

Earlier report

Bagmati at Gaurighat below warning level

Overview

At 07:50 NPT on 3 September, BIPAD/DHM showed the Bagmati River at Gaurighat at 1.04600000381. The warning level is 2.1 and the danger level is 2.7. The reading was below warning. The source did not state a unit. This is monitoring data.

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Kathmandu · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

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

Source posted: BIPAD / Department of Hydrology and MeteorologyChecked: Earlier information
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Not statedEarlier update

Earlier report

About M5.0 earthquake reported in Tibet

Overview

USGS reported an earthquake of about magnitude 5.0 in Tibet on 3 September 2026. No confirmed effect on Nepal flood operations, roads or shelters was identified in the official information checked for this record. This is an information update, not an evacuation order. Follow Nepal authorities for any local instructions.

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Not stated · Historical

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Source posted: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)Checked: Earlier information
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NuwakotOfficial alert

Active

Urgent notice: do not fly drones without permission

Overview

The District Administration Office, Nuwakot, posted an urgent notice instructing people not to fly drones without permission. The public page does not provide readable details on the permit process, exemptions, penalties or an end time. Drone operators should contact the district administration before any flight.

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Nuwakot · Active

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Source posted: District Administration Office, NuwakotChecked:
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RasuwaHealth advice

Earlier report

Bring relief waste back for recycling

Overview

Relief teams returning from flood-affected areas are asked to bring waste back to Kathmandu when safe. Carry strong garbage bags, masks, gloves and sanitizer. Separate plastic bottles, soft plastic, food boxes or aluminium trays, cans, juice boxes, other plastic, and paper or cardboard. Take sorted waste to a recycling facility. Recycling contacts: Avni Ventures, +977 9801049070; Blue Waste to Value, +977 01-4240522, extension 2995. The Network's public Instagram guide includes these contacts.

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Rasuwa · Historical

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Source posted: Nepal Flood Relief Network / Blue Waste to ValueChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Kathmandu · ChitwanEarlier update

Earlier report

Earlier forecast: flood risk on 2 and 3 September

Overview

Earlier forecast for 2 and 3 September: the Flood Forecasting Division reported high flash-flood risk in Rasuwa and Nuwakot, including the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli. That forecast period has ended. This is not a current warning or an all-clear. Check the latest dated official information.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Kathmandu · Chitwan · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

Source posted: Rastriya Samachar Samiti via OnlineKhabar EnglishChecked: Earlier information
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DhadingMonitoring data

Earlier report

Below-warning sensor observation

Overview

At 02:25 NPT on 2 September, BIPAD/DHM showed the Trishuli at Galchi at 362.36630249. The warning level is 367. The reading was below warning and higher than the 02:15 reading. The source did not show a danger level or unit. This is monitoring data.

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Dhading · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

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

Source posted: BIPAD / DHMChecked: Earlier information
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ChitwanMonitoring data

Earlier report

Below-warning sensor observation

Overview

At 02:25 NPT on 2 September, BIPAD/DHM showed the Trishuli River at Kali Khola at 8.9749994278. The warning level is 10.8 and the danger level is 12.1. The reading was below warning and unchanged from 02:15. The source did not state a unit. This is monitoring data.

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Chitwan · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

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

Source posted: BIPAD / DHMChecked: Earlier information
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RasuwaMonitoring data

Earlier report

Monitoring data incomplete

Overview

At 02:15 NPT on 2 September, BIPAD/DHM listed Thamachit rainfall values of 0.6 for 1 hour, 3.2 for 3 hours, 12.8 for 6 hours, 13 for 12 hours and 13.2 for 24 hours. All intervals were below warning. The response did not state a unit. This is monitoring data.

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Rasuwa · Historical

Next step

Follow the latest official and local advice.

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

Source posted: BIPAD / DHMChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · ChitwanSituation update

Earlier report

Avoid travel on three flood-damaged road corridors

Overview

Authorities urged people not to travel on the Galchhi to Nuwakot road, the Syafrubesi road in Rasuwa, or the Mugling to Narayangadh road. Local administrations were instructed to stop movement in high-risk areas. This update comes from the Prime Minister's 2 September briefing to Parliament.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Chitwan · Historical

Next step

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Source posted: OnlineKhabarChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · ChitwanSituation update

Warning

Health warning for dead livestock after floods

Overview

Ratopati reports Department of Livestock Services guidance for dead livestock after flooding. Do not touch or bury carcasses without protection. Teams should use gloves, masks, boots and eye protection. Burial sites should be on high, dry ground away from drinking water, homes, schools and public places. Cover carcasses with at least 3 feet of soil. Chitwan teams are managing animal carcasses found on riverbanks.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Chitwan · Warning

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Source posted: Ratopati citing Department of Livestock ServicesChecked:
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RasuwaSituation update

No closure update found

DNA identification guidance for families of missing people

Overview

For Nepali and foreign families whose relatives remain missing after the 26 August Bhote Koshi flood. In Nepal, a biological parent or child should contact Nepal Police Hospital's Pathology Lab in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, or the nearest District Police Office for a fresh blood sample. A sibling may give a sample if none is available. Bring two passport-size photos. Abroad, use a government or authorised forensic laboratory. Give the laboratory the official international notice linked on the Police source page: the required STR tests depend on the donor's relationship and sex. The notice specifies report formats, photo ID and signed consent. The main notice also asks for a completed Ante Mortem Form and passport photo. Send documents directly to dnacodis@nepalpolice.gov.np. DNA assistance: Inspector Shambhu Bahadur K.C., +977 9841616095. Use the linked international notice before arranging tests.

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Rasuwa · No closure update found

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Source posted: Nepal PoliceChecked:
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KathmanduSituation update

Earlier report

Earlier Bishnumati warning period has ended

Overview

Earlier on 1 September, the Bishnumati River at Gongabu crossed the danger level. That warning period ended at 6:00 AM on 2 September. Check current DHM alerts before travelling near the river.

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Kathmandu · Historical

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Source posted: NDRRMA update reported by PTI; 24 Ghanta NepalChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · DhadingHealth advice

Earlier report

Do not share photos or videos of flood-affected children

Overview

Do not post photos or videos of flood-affected children on social media or in the media. The National Child Rights Council says children’s privacy and dignity must be protected during rescue, relief and other support.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Historical

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Source posted: National Child Rights CouncilChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · DhadingHealth advice

Earlier report

Do not drink river water or eat fish from Bhote Koshi and Trishuli

Overview

Preventive water and food safety notice for the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli. Do not drink untreated river water. Do not eat fish or other river products from affected sections, especially fish found dead or abnormal. Use safer water or boil and treat water. No outbreak is confirmed by this source.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Historical

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Source posted: OnlineKhabar English reporting Nepal PoliceChecked: Earlier information
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GorkhaEarlier update

Earlier report

Chaurikharka landslide: river flowing; no current blockage confirmed

Overview

A landslide near Chaurikharka briefly affected Syar Khola. The river started flowing again. Named reports did not confirm a lake or a current blockage. Downstream caution and avoiding riverbanks were advised at the time. Monitoring continued.

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Gorkha · Historical

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Source posted: OnlineKhabar, Nepal News and Nepal.360Checked: Earlier information
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Not statedEarlier update

Earlier report

People seen moving uphill after local flood alert in Tatopani

Overview

An unverified field post described a local safety concern near Tatopani. No matching official warning or later closure update was found. Check current official information before action.

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Not stated · Historical

Next step

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Source posted: Individual Instagram field report; unverifiedChecked: Earlier information
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RasuwaEarlier update

Earlier report

A named climate account says rain had stopped at posting time in the Rasuwa/Nuwakot context, expected renewed afternoon rain, and suggested mornings for…

Overview

The stated 31 August forecast and action period has ended. Keep this only as an earlier update, not a current warning.

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Rasuwa · Historical

Next step

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Source posted: Named personal climate/weather account on X; unverified planning leadChecked: Earlier information
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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · ChitwanEarlier update

Earlier report

30 August riverbank alert, superseded on 1 September

Overview

This 30 August warning was replaced on 1 September. A newer flash-flood forecast is now in effect. See the 1 September warning for current risk areas.

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Rasuwa · Nuwakot · Dhading · Chitwan · Historical

Next step

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Source posted: OnlineKhabar reporting NDRRMA and the Flood Forecasting DivisionChecked: Replaced by a newer report
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Not statedEarlier update

Earlier report

A Nepal media account republishes a Nepal Police shift-based contact roster for inquiries about foreign citizens; the roster still needs confirmation from…

Overview

A media post republished a Nepal Police contact roster for general inquiries. The roster was not independently verified. This is historical context; no names or shift details are published here.

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Not stated · Historical

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Source posted: Nepal media post relaying Nepal Police contact informationChecked: Earlier information
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