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/national/2026/08/28/nepal-flood-death-toll-reaches-469-as-hundreds-remain-missing-and-search-widens-downstreamSearch and rescue teams are working across northern and central Nepal after Wednesday’s flash flood swept through communities along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, carrying people and debris far downstream.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/28/nepal-tourism-faces-another-setback-as-rasuwa-disaster-exposes-mountain-risksA devastating flash flood in Rasuwa has dealt a fresh blow to Nepal’s tourism industry. Experts warn that worsening climate risks in the mountains could make natural disasters an increasingly serious threat to the country’s tourism-dependent economy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/28/they-watched-settlements-disappear-beneath-a-wall-of-water-and-mud-somehow-they-survivedFor those who escaped the devastating flood in Rasuwa, survival brought an unexpected second chance at life, but also the trauma of watching their homes, colleagues and loved ones disappear in minutes.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/27/don-t-let-flood-victims-face-the-tragedy-aloneWith the disaster still unfolding, the country can recover only if those affected feel supported.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/27/smash-patriarchy-but-howIf our politics continues to remain so abysmally unequal, our society will continue to dig itself a deeper hole of patriarchy, and we will continue to police women’s cleavages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/nepal-declines-foreign-rescue-teams-says-its-own-security-agencies-can-handle-operationGovernment asks its diplomatic missions to channel foreign assistance through the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/27/nepal-s-mma-star-rabindra-dhant-eyes-ufc-glory-in-shanghaiWith a UFC contract within reach, the star bantamweight enters the octagon to face the fight of his life against New Zealand’s Kasib Murdoch on Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/from-army-camps-to-hospitals-families-desperately-search-for-missing-membersWith hundreds still unaccounted for after the floods, relatives wait anxiously for news as rescue teams race to reach those stranded and recover the missing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/kalika-construction-donates-rs10-1-million-to-flood-relief-fundThe construction company’s chair Bikram Pandey expressed condolences to those killed in devastating floods and urged others to support affected communities.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/08/27/i-watched-my-village-disappear-in-an-instantIn the devastating floods that severed an entire district from the rest of Nepal, one The Kathmandu Post journalist witnessed his childhood village disappear — through fragments of video, and phone calls that stopped connecting.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/27/the-flood-crossed-a-border-our-warning-systems-must-tooIn the high Himalayas, we need multi-hazard detection that starts at the source and crosses borders before the flood does.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/a-look-at-nepal-india-ties-in-a-changing-regionAt the ‘NDTV Anviksha: Ideas Across Borders’, politicians, diplomats and public figures discuss diplomacy, youth, migration and Nepal’s future.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/20-schools-in-three-districts-damaged-by-wednesday-s-floodsSeveral teachers and students missing.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/27/why-nepal-s-infrastructure-keeps-losing-to-the-riverThe Bhotekoshi flood invites a turning point for resilient infrastructure and eco-friendly development.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/at-kathmandu-hospitals-families-watch-every-ambulance-arrive-hoping-it-carries-news-of-their-missing-loved-onesEvery ambulance brings a flicker of hope and fresh fear as relatives of those missing after the Bhotekoshi flood move from hospital to hospital, checking names, photographs and the faces of the injured.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/27/when-disaster-strikes-before-communities-recover-from-previous-climate-extremes-crisis-escalatesSimply rebuilding the same vulnerable systems recreates the same risks. Recovery should therefore combine speed with adaptation.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/27/what-is-the-nepal-government-s-one-door-system-for-flood-reliefExplaining the mechanism for donating cash and supplies for the Bhotekoshi disaster relief effort, key contacts, and illegal collection drives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/nepal-police-warn-of-scams-targeting-flood-relief-donations Police urge the public to verify relief fund details through official government channels and avoid suspicious QR codes, links, social media pages and requests for banking information.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/27/saved-by-a-mango-tree-how-a-nepali-labourer-survived-deadly-flash-floodBibek Kumal was working in a toilet pit when a wall of water, mud and rocks swept through the area, carrying him downstream until he became trapped in a mango tree and was later rescued by police.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/government-deploys-12-teams-to-coordinate-bhotekoshi-flood-responseTeams assigned to oversee search and rescue, relief, medical response, power restoration, aid coordination and other aspects of the disaster response.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/bhotekoshi-flood-what-happened-in-nepal-s-himalayas-and-what-comes-nextScientists are still piecing together how an ice-and-rock avalanche may have triggered Wednesday’s devastating flood, while a newly formed barrier lake raises concerns about further flooding along the Bhotekoshi river.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/new-barrier-lake-in-nepal-raises-fresh-flood-threat-china-warns China warns the lake near the Nepal-Tibet border could breach as 3 million cubic metres of water is expected to flow into it over the next three days, adding to risks after Wednesday’s deadly flood.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/27/climate-change-boosted-risk-of-devastating-himalayan-flood-experts-sayRising temperatures, melting glaciers and unstable mountain slopes are increasing the risk of cascading disasters in the Himalayas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/parties-call-for-joint-nepal-china-study-of-glacial-lake-risksEight parties also agree at an all-party meeting to form a parliamentary mechanism to oversee flood recovery and push for stronger cross-border early warning systems.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/nepal-flood-death-toll-reaches-270-as-hundreds-remain-out-of-contactThe toll from Wednesday’s devastating floods rose sharply on Thursday, with the highest number of bodies recovered in Chitwan and Nawalparasi East as police and security agencies continued search and rescue operations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/kathmandu-hospital-crowded-with-families-searching-for-flood-hit-relativesTU Teaching Hospital has set up desks and posted lists of survivors and the dead as the search continues for at least 826 people out of contact.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/nepal-bangladesh-discuss-support-for-flood-rescue-and-reliefForeign Minister Shisir Khanal told his Bangladeshi counterpart that Kathmandu would remain in close contact over any support it may need.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/826-missing-after-bhotekoshi-flood-including-590-touristsThe number of people whose whereabouts remain unknown after Wednesday’s disaster has risen sharply, including security personnel, residents and foreign and domestic tourists.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/how-the-bhotekoshi-flood-unfolded-over-10-hoursThe Flood Forecasting Division’s technical report says authorities received information at 9:05am that a major flood had entered the Bhotekoshi from the Tibetan side.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/guterres-offers-condolences-over-deadly-floods-in-nepal-chinaThe UN chief said the United Nations is supporting Nepal’s government-led response and mobilising supplies and personnel for flood-affected communities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/balendra-shah-heads-to-flood-hit-nuwakot-for-on-site-assessmentThe prime minister will inspect damage in Bidur and meet local officials as rescue, relief and efforts to restore infrastructure continue.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/how-people-can-help-nepal-s-flood-affected-communitiesWith the scale of destruction still being assessed, aid groups say cash donations, instead of physical goods, are the most effective way for the public to help right now.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/27/meta-agrees-to-pay-18-billion-to-settle-us-lawsuits-over-children-s-social-media-addictionMeta agreed over the next decade to restrict teenagers’ use of Facebook and Instagram ​to two hours a day and block all usage from midnight to 6 am, absent parental consent.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/27/thousands-chase-14-spots-for-nepal-s-fifa-u15-world-cup-squad A rare chance to represent Nepal at the global event has drawn a huge response from young footballers, exposing the sharp contrast between grassroots enthusiasm and government neglect.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/27/fast-delivery-changes-the-game-for-nepal-s-online-sellersNew platforms are targeting time-conscious consumers and small merchants with simpler ways to shop and sell. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/rare-honeyguide-adds-to-ilam-s-growing-birdwatching-appealThe endangered yellow-rumped bird is among 74 species recorded during a recent expedition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-kills-at-least-95-leaves-nearly-400-missing-including-foreign-touristsAn avalanche on the Chinese side of the border triggered a wall of water with no warning, sweeping through trekking routes and towns along the Bhotekoshi river.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/26/strengthen-early-warning-systems-fix-cross-border-information-sharingRecurrent floods and glacial lake outbursts expose Nepal’s vulnerability and underscore the need for stronger early-warning systems and preparedness.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/26/why-nepal-s-infrastructure-keeps-getting-devoured-by-rivers-1787760582Our current systems fail because planners keep aiming for a calm middle ground that no longer exists.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/26/are-promises-to-depoliticise-universities-truly-being-fulfilledThe current VC appointment process also seems guided by political favouritism rather than merit.