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Nepal remains open to tourists despite Bhote Koshi floods; 187 foreign nationals rescued
29 August 2026Nepal remains open to foreign tourists and travellers despite the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods that have caused extensive damage in parts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.
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T3 SpecialBeyond tourism: Nepal's mountain guides bring technical rescue skills to flood disaster response
29 August 2026A technical Search and Rescue team from the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) entered a flood-affected tunnel at Chilime Hydropower in Rasuwa on Saturday, advancing about 120 metres into the tunnel before thick mud and debris blocked further access.
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T3 SpecialMore than 100 tourists rescued from Rasuwa flood, NDRRMA list shows
28 August 2026More than 100 foreign nationals, including a large group of Indian tourists and visitors from China, South Korea, the United States and Italy, have been rescued from the flood-affected areas of Rasuwa following the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood, according to details compiled by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
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T3 Special667 tourists, including 540 foreigners, reported missing in Rasuwa flood; 50 foreign nationals rescued
27 August 2026A total of 667 tourists, including 540 foreign tourists and 127 Non Resident Nepalis (NRN), have been reported missing following the devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, according to the latest situation update issued by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Thursday.
