Nepal News Evening Briefing | Saturday, September 05, 2026
Summary
Nepal Police have recovered 1,344 bodies and body parts after the Bhote Koshi floods, while thousands remain missing and rescue operations continue across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other affected areas. The government has also proposed disaster-relocation legislation, opened new relief funds, and imposed highway restrictions as monsoon damage disrupts travel nationwide.
Key Points
- Nepal Police say 1,344 bodies and body parts have been recovered after the Bhote Koshi flood, with thousands still missing and more than 8,800 people rescued or injured.
- The government has proposed a land amendment bill to relocate landless Dalits, squatters and informal settlers living in disaster-prone areas.
- Rescue operations continue in Nuwakot and inside hydropower tunnels, including two live rescues that renewed hopes for survivors.
- Monsoon-triggered landslides and erosion have closed or restricted several highways across Nepal, while authorities denied rumors of another glacial lake outburst flood.
