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On 26 August 2026, a catastrophic flash flood struck the Nepal–Tibet (China) border area, particularly around Gyirong County on the Chinese side and Rasuwa District on the Nepali side. The flood severely affected areas of Rasuwa, including Syabrubesi, Mailung and Betrawati, before moving downstream through Nuwakot and Dhading and eventually reaching the Narayani River at Chitwan. The flood swept away homes, roads, bridges, vehicles, livestock, agricultural land and other critical infrastructure, causing extensive human, social and economic losses.

The Nepal–China border, particularly the Rasuwagadhi–Kerung corridor, is a vital lifeline for Nepal’s cross-border trade and the livelihoods of thousands of people. The destruction of infrastructure and disruption of transportation along this corridor has therefore affected not only local communities but also trade, supply chains, businesses and the wider regional economy.

The impact is also significant for Nuwakot, including Kispang Rural Municipality and the market areas. The 3A and 3B hydropower projects provide employment to thousands of people both within and outside the district and contribute to the local economy, while Trishuli Bazaar, one of the region’s long-established market areas, is an important center of local trade. Similarly, Tupche, a highly productive agricultural area, has suffered damage to agricultural land and related infrastructure. These losses may have implications not only for immediate livelihoods but also for future agricultural productivity and food security.

Current Situation (as of 5 September 2026, 09:00 – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority)

As per the data of National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority of Government of Nepal, 5th September 2026, more than 1300 people have been reported dead (including various unidentified human organs), approximately 4,100 people missing and 13,100+ people rescued and approximately 7570 houses destroyed. Thousands of families have been displaced or have lost homes, livelihoods, livestock and essential belongings. As NayaPaila Nepal is located in Kispang-5 which shares the same border with Rasuwa via which Voteykoshi and Trishuli River flows through Kispang-5, where Trishuli 3A and 3B hydropower projects were going on. Kispang Rural Municipality alone has recorded 145 missing, of which 107 were from Kispang Ward 5, which is why the organization stands ready to provide further help and support. Affected communities urgently require food, safe drinking water, shelter, clothing, blankets, kitchen items, hygiene materials, medicines, health services, mental-health and psychosocial support, and assistance with family tracing and missing persons.NayaPaila will carry out these works, as it is a local community organization operating within the flood-affected area and will closely assist all victims in coordination with the local government.

Our Response

As our office is located in Kispang Rural Municipality, we are in a position to contribute directly to the relief and early recovery efforts. We can work closely with the local government and with affected communities to identify priority needs, reach vulnerable households, mobilize resources and coordinate the distribution of assistance. Our approach will prioritize community participation, coordination with relevant government and humanitarian stakeholders, and support based on actual needs rather than assumptions.

The response will focus on needs assessment, resource mobilization, coordinated relief distribution, health and psychosocial support, missing-person and family-tracing assistance, and early recovery. All financial and material resources will be managed transparently, with proper documentation of donations, expenditures and distributions to ensure accountability and that assistance reaches those most in need.