Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi Flood Disaster-Situation Update DATE (Aug 26–27, 2026) SOURCE AREA Bhotekoshi–Trishuli–Narayani River System STATUS ACTIVE – Search, Rescue & Recovery; New Flood-Risk Alert LAST UPDATE 27 August 2026 ⚠ NEW HAZARD - BHOTEKOSHI RE-FLOOD RISK Chinese satellite imagery and preliminary analysis show a lake has formed where the Bhotekoshi River was blocked by Wednesday's flood, and it is growing in size. The Flood Forecasting Division warns the blockage could breach, triggering renewed major flooding downstream. Authorities are urging the public to stay away from riverbanks and other high-risk areas along the Bhotekoshi and downstream rivers until further notice. Executive Summary The Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi–Trishuli–Narayani flood disaster has continued to escalate through Thursday afternoon and evening. Nepal Police now confirm 270 bodies recovered nationwide, up sharply f...