Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – September 08, 2026
Summary
Nepal’s Prime Minister relief and disaster funds have reached nearly Rs 12 billion, while Nepal Rastra Bank has ordered banks to keep essential services open on a public holiday for disaster response. Floods in Bhote Koshi continue to disrupt transport, trade, and infrastructure, with major damage reported across central Nepal.
Key Points
- Nearly Rs 12 billion has been deposited in the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and Prime Minister Relief Fund, with Rs 1 billion already released for flood relief in Rasuwa.
- Nepal Rastra Bank has told all licensed financial institutions to keep essential counter and banking services open on Tuesday despite the public holiday.
- Around 600 foreign citizens from 35 countries remain missing after the Bhote Koshi floods, while rescue teams continue operations across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The floods have damaged roads, bridges and transport routes, while customs at Korala has begun processing the first fruit imports through the border point.
