https://kathmandupost.com/The Kathmandu Post : Find the latest breaking news from Nepal, opinion and analysis on Nepali politics, business, culture and arts, sports, movies, food and travel, books, education, auto and more at kathmandupost.comhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/08/31/sandeep-lamichhane-s-five-for-puts-nepal-in-command-against-bahrainThe skipper took five wickets for 14 runs as Nepal bowled Bahrain out for 87 in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/31/in-search-of-the-missing-families-fan-out-across-nepal-after-bhotekoshi-floodRelatives 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.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/31/us-forces-strike-two-iranian-launchers-on-iran-s-larak-island-us-official-saysIranian 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.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/31/anand-gandhi-and-zain-memon-on-creating-a-mythology-for-the-21st-centuryIn ‘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.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/31/gallery-108-launches-art-for-relief Proceeds from the sale of the artworks will go towards flood relief efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/31/ndrrma-chief-dharmaraj-upreti-on-early-warning-system-survivor-rescue-and-relief-managementIn 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/31/a-pilgrimage-cut-short-loved-ones-swept-awaySix 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/31/in-disaster-aftermath-nepal-battles-a-flood-of-misinformationAs rescuers widen reach to people caught in the disaster, social media platforms have been flooded with AI-generated videos, recycled footage and graphic content.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/30/as-nepal-mourns-sadhguru-calls-for-himalayan-nations-to-unite-against-climate-changeAt 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.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/30/protect-the-health-and-well-being-of-flood-survivorsThe right to basic and emergency health services, clean water and sanitation is non-negotiable in disasters.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/30/crisis-of-communication-in-nepal-flash-floodRivers do not stop at borders, and neither should warning systems, data sharing or emergency communication.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/the-all-weather-rasuwa-kerung-route-is-no-moreWith the main gateway to China destroyed and alternatives vulnerable to floods, landslides and harsh weather, traders face another uncertain festival season.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/every-second-counts-families-await-tunnel-rescueRelatives of workers trapped or missing inside flooded hydropower tunnels say every hour of delay is diminishing their hope of finding them alive.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/30/iran-s-khamenei-urges-gulf-rulers-in-written-message-to-confront-real-enemyDuring 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/upper-trishuli-tunnel-crown-found-but-no-response-from-insideArmy drills into the upper section of the tunnel where at least 35 people are believed to be trapped.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/brother-searches-tunnel-for-fifth-day-for-missing-sibling-after-floodRam 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.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/08/30/families-scour-pokhara-morgue-for-loved-ones-swept-away-by-floodMore 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/barrier-lake-near-nepal-china-border-fully-drains-china-saysNatural outflow has emptied most of the water impounded after last week’s massive ice-rock avalanche.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/government-releases-rs675-million-to-15-local-units-hit-by-bhotekoshi-floodThe 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/china-sends-50-tonnes-of-emergency-relief-supplies-to-flood-hit-nepalTwo Chinese military transport aircraft deliver 13,200 items, including tents, blankets and first-aid kits, as Nepal responds to devastating flood.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/death-toll-from-bhotekoshi-flood-reaches-734Government figures show 2,498 people remain unaccounted for, including 589 foreign nationals, as search and identification efforts continue in the flood-hit districts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/trishuli-flood-severs-prithvi-highway-cutting-off-key-route-into-kathmanduThe collapse at Krishnabhir in Dhading has completely halted traffic on the Muglin–Kathmandu section.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/104-nepalis-among-261-foreign-nationals-missing-in-tibetChinese authorities say they have notified relevant embassies and consulates.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/flood-damage-to-nepal-s-hydropower-sector-could-run-into-billionsPreliminary estimates suggest the Bhotekoshi floods have caused extensive damage to hydropower projects and transmission infrastructure, while insurance coverage and reconstruction costs remain unclear.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/nepali-army-rescues-2-697-people-from-flood-hit-rasuwaMore 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/nepal-s-high-tech-disaster-response-meets-low-tech-realityThough 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/relief-priority-but-government-assessing-damage-inflicted-by-bhotekoshi-floods The assessment will determine reconstruction needs as government plans to seek international support for rehabilitation and rebuilding.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/30/theatre-review-the-age-of-darkness-asks-what-survives-after-warMandala Theatre’s production uses the ‘Mahabharata’ to explore grief and the moral consequences of war.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/30/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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/indian-chinese-and-korean-teams-moved-to-flood-hit-areas-to-support-search-and-rescue-effortAn 11-member specialised reconnaissance team for tunnel rescue from India has mobilised while a tunnel rescue team from China is also at work.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/30/20-identified-out-of-669-flood-victims-as-nepal-prepares-mass-burialsOverflowing mortuaries mean that authorities have the practical option of taking DNA and other forensic records and laying unidentified remains to rest.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/29/the-silence-of-the-cuckoo-bird-and-catastrophic-floods-warn-nepal-s-climate-future-is-already-hereThe 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.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/29/the-intersection-of-human-agency-political-dynamics-and-ecological-challenges-in-the-bhotekoshi-floodChallenging events like the Bhotekoshi flash flood highlight the need for mutual understanding and cooperation.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/29/shared-responsibility-1788018772Disaster preparedness requires an urgent shift from knowledge integration to responsibility integration among governments, NGOs and communities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/nepal-will-preserve-dna-before-burial-of-unidentified-flood-victims-pm-saysThe government will retain DNA and other identifying evidence before managing unidentified bodies, as 675 victims have been recovered from flood-hit districts so far.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/nepal-flood-rescuers-battle-treacherous-terrain-and-shortages-to-find-the-missingSoldiers, police and specialist teams search buried tunnels, collapsed structures and debris three days after the Bhotekoshi disaster, battling treacherous terrain and equipment shortages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/2-362-people-still-missing-after-bhotekoshi-floods-police-sayDeath toll reaches 669 as search teams recover bodies and evacuate thousands from flood-hit areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/floods-wipe-out-local-governments-ability-to-lead-rescue-reliefThe constitution designates the local level as the primary responder to an emergency but Wednesday’s flood has left people’s councils crippled.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/flood-survivors-face-a-second-crisis-as-medicines-water-run-shortDisplaced patients miss essential drugs while hospitals struggle with dwindling supplies, no fuel and worsening sanitation as insecurity spreads around shelters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/29/nepal-has-not-rejected-foreign-rescue-aid-says-foreign-ministerKathmandu seeks specialised international support, including tunnel rescue teams, refrigeration units for bodies and heavy-lift drones, as difficult terrain hampers operations.