From hospital to hospital, families search for the ones the flood took
Relatives travel hundreds of kilometres across Nepal, moving between morgues, rescue camps and social media in search of any sign of those swept away or trapped by the Bhotekoshi flood.
US forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
Iranian missiles target US forces in Jordan after American forces hit two launchers allegedly being prepared to fire rockets and lay sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon on creating a mythology for the 21st century
In ‘MAYA’, familiar South Asian beings are reimagined through evolutionary science as Gandhi and Memon explore how new mythologies can help us make sense of an uncertain future.
Gallery 108 launches ‘Art for Relief’
Proceeds from the sale of the artworks will go towards flood relief efforts.
NDRRMA chief Dharmaraj Upreti on early warning system, survivor rescue and relief management
In an interview with Kantipur, NDRRMA Chief Executive Upreti details the multi-agency response to the disastrous Bhotekoshi flood, highlighting the critical priority of rescuing survivors, deploying transboundary early warning systems, and managing relief and displacement across affected districts.
A pilgrimage cut short, loved ones swept away
Six passengers jumped off a bus carrying 36 pilgrims from Palungtar, Gorkha, to Gosainkunda as the Bhotekoshi flood struck in Nuwakot. Two bodies have been recovered, while 28 remain missing.
In disaster aftermath, Nepal battles a flood of misinformation
As rescuers widen reach to people caught in the disaster, social media platforms have been flooded with AI-generated videos, recycled footage and graphic content.
As Nepal mourns, Sadhguru calls for Himalayan nations to unite against climate change
At a gathering held in place of Isha Foundation’s cancelled programme, Sadhguru urges Nepal, India, China, Pakistan and Bhutan to work together to protect the Himalayas.
EditorialProtect the health and well-being of flood survivors
The right to basic and emergency health services, clean water and sanitation is non-negotiable in disasters.
Crisis of communication in Nepal flash flood
Rivers do not stop at borders, and neither should warning systems, data sharing or emergency communication.
The ‘all-weather’ Rasuwa-Kerung route is no more
With the main gateway to China destroyed and alternatives vulnerable to floods, landslides and harsh weather, traders face another uncertain festival season.
‘Every second counts’: Families await tunnel rescue
Relatives of workers trapped or missing inside flooded hydropower tunnels say every hour of delay is diminishing their hope of finding them alive.
Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’
During the present conflict, Tehran has struck US military facilities as well as other infrastructure in Gulf states, underscoring the tensions between Tehran and its Gulf neighbours.
Upper Trishuli tunnel crown found, but no response from inside
Army drills into the upper section of the tunnel where at least 35 people are believed to be trapped.
Brother searches tunnel for fifth day for missing sibling
Ram Budha has been returning daily to the tunnel of the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project in Rasuwa, hoping to hear the voice of his 20-year-old brother Prabin, who remains trapped inside.
Families scour Pokhara morgue for loved ones swept away by flood
More than 1,000 relatives of missing people arrived on Saturday as authorities display photographs of 102 bodies recovered far downstream, with some identified by school ties, tattoos and jewellery.
Barrier lake near Nepal-China border fully drains, China says
Natural outflow has emptied most of the water impounded after last week’s massive ice-rock avalanche.
Government releases Rs675 million to 15 local units hit by Bhotekoshi flood
The allocation will fund search, rescue and immediate relief in local units across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun, with the government having already released additional funds to the worst-hit districts.
China sends 50 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal
Two Chinese military transport aircraft deliver 13,200 items, including tents, blankets and first-aid kits, as Nepal responds to devastating flood.
Death toll from Bhotekoshi flood reaches 734
Government figures show 2,498 people remain unaccounted for, including 589 foreign nationals, as search and identification efforts continue in the flood-hit districts.
Trishuli flood severs Prithvi Highway, cutting off key route into Kathmandu
The collapse at Krishnabhir in Dhading has completely halted traffic on the Muglin–Kathmandu section.
104 Nepalis among 261 foreign nationals missing in Tibet
Chinese authorities say they have notified relevant embassies and consulates.
Flood damage to Nepal’s hydropower sector could run into billions
Preliminary estimates suggest the Bhotekoshi floods have caused extensive damage to hydropower projects and transmission infrastructure, while insurance coverage and reconstruction costs remain unclear.
Nepali Army rescues 2,697 people from flood-hit Rasuwa
More than 8,300 troops are deployed in affected districts as rescue efforts continue, while heavy rain temporarily halts work to locate the entrance to a hydropower tunnel.
Nepal’s high-tech disaster response meets low-tech reality
Though the government has attempted to project a modern, ‘smart’ response through digital maps and online dashboards, critics argue that these efforts fail to translate into tangible assistance on the ground.
Nepal working on detailed assessment as Bhotekoshi flood reconstruction could cost up to $5 billion
The assessment will determine reconstruction needs as government plans to seek international support for rehabilitation and rebuilding.
Theatre review: ‘The Age of Darkness’ asks what survives after war
Mandala Theatre’s production uses the ‘Mahabharata’ to explore grief and the moral consequences of war.
Rabindra Dhant gave Nepal a reason to smile. Now his camp wants real action behind the praise
Following a historic Road to UFC victory in Shanghai, the fighter’s coach Diwiz Piya calls the sports minister for a face-to-face meeting on the future of sports as Dhant prepares to face Japan’s Ryo Tajima.
Indian, Chinese and Korean teams moved to flood-hit areas to support search and rescue effort
An 11-member specialised reconnaissance team for tunnel rescue from India has mobilised while a tunnel rescue team from China is also at work.
20 identified out of 669 flood victims as Nepal prepares mass burials
Overflowing mortuaries mean that authorities have the practical option of taking DNA and other forensic records and laying unidentified remains to rest.
The silence of the cuckoo bird and catastrophic floods warn Nepal’s climate future is already here
The behemoth in the room is the silent climate crisis, which manifests as the absence of the cuckoo’s call. If we don’t listen and change, the future is bleak, and it will be too late.
The intersection of human agency, political dynamics and ecological challenges in the Bhotekoshi flood
Challenging events like the Bhotekoshi flash flood highlight the need for mutual understanding and cooperation.
Nepal’s catastrophic flood shows disaster preparedness must be a shared responsibility
Disaster preparedness requires an urgent shift from knowledge integration to responsibility integration among governments, NGOs and communities.
Nepal will preserve DNA before burial of unidentified flood victims, PM says
The government will retain DNA and other identifying evidence before managing unidentified bodies, as 675 victims have been recovered from flood-hit districts so far.
Nepal flood rescuers battle treacherous terrain and shortages to find the missing
Soldiers, police and specialist teams search buried tunnels, collapsed structures and debris three days after the Bhotekoshi disaster, battling treacherous terrain and equipment shortages.
2,362 people still missing after Bhotekoshi floods, police say
Death toll reaches 669 as search teams recover bodies and evacuate thousands from flood-hit areas.
Floods wipe out local governments’ ability to lead rescue, relief
The constitution designates the local level as the primary responder to an emergency but Wednesday’s flood has left people’s councils crippled.
Flood survivors face a second crisis as medicines, water run short
Displaced patients miss essential drugs while hospitals struggle with dwindling supplies, no fuel and worsening sanitation as insecurity spreads around shelters.
Nepal has not rejected foreign rescue aid, says foreign minister
Kathmandu seeks specialised international support, including tunnel rescue teams, refrigeration units for bodies and heavy-lift drones, as difficult terrain hampers operations.
Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace
Many mourners who came on Friday praised Harald’s spirit of inclusiveness.
China’s record robotic strides show the limits of human speed
In its final and fastest run, China’s Tiangong Ultra humanoid ran 100 m in 8.64 seconds, blazing past Bolt’s 9.58-second human world record. That amounts to an average speed for the robot of almost 42 kph (26 mph).
In a settlement destroyed by the Bhotekoshi flood, a disabled couple offer strangers the little they have
Prem Bahadur and Maiya Tamang have turned their lone hillside home into a shelter, feeding and housing more than 200 people since the disaster despite relying mainly on small government allowances.
Authorities begin burying 229 unidentified Bhotekoshi flood victims
Only four of 233 bodies recovered in Chitwan have been identified as decomposition raises public health concerns.
They escaped the Bhotekoshi flood. They can’t escape what they saw
They ran for higher ground, fled through forests and raced ahead of the torrent as homes and communities vanished.
Hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels after Bhotekoshi flood
Nepali Army rescues workers from some sites, but access remains a major obstacle at projects across the Trishuli corridor.
Updates: Bhotekoshi flood toll reaches 626 as 2,426 remain unaccounted for
Three days after the disaster, search teams continue looking for missing people across northern and central Nepal.
Washed away bodies lead to problem of identification, morgue crunch
Families search overcrowded mortuaries for missing relatives as authorities struggle with decomposing remains, scarce forensic expertise and limited cold-storage capacity across central Nepal.
A new play examines whether the latest wave of power is any different from what came before
‘Sudhakar’s New Moon’ uses magical realism to explore political disillusionment.
What's on in Kathmandu Valley this week
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
In a reprieve for a grieving nation, Rabindra Dhant advances to Road to UFC final
Facing New Zealand’s Murdoch in Shanghai, the ‘Tiger of Bajhang’ delivers crucial late strikes to earn a decision win and dedicated solace for back-home tragedy.