Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – September 26, 2026
Summary
Heavy rainfall, floods and landslides are disrupting highways, domestic flights and trade across Nepal, while banks report a Rs 63 billion rise in lending and disaster damage from the Bhote Koshi floods is put at more than Rs 408 billion. The brief also covers crop damage, cross-border closures, a hydropower financing deal and NRB’s latest foreign exchange rates.
Key Points
- Nationwide rain, floods, landslides and snowfall are blocking major highways, delaying transport, trade and public services across Nepal.
- Commercial bank credit expanded by Rs 63 billion in a month, with loan demand rising ahead of the festive season.
- Bhote Koshi flood losses are estimated at more than Rs 408 billion, with recovery needs projected at over Rs 723 billion.
- The brief also reports crop damage in Siraha, flight disruptions, tourist rescues in Khumbu, hydropower financing and the latest NRB exchange rates.
