Nepal flood, two months after

Official figures report more than 1,450 deaths and over 5,500 missing people two months after a mudslide and flood devastated 42 kilometers of territory in Nepal. The disaster, which occurred on August 26, 2026, affected areas from the Tibet autonomous region border to the Dadhing district, destroying riverbeds in the Raswa and Nuwakot districts.

Caritas Italiana reports that the flood caused extensive damage to housing, infrastructure, and the local economy. Seven of the 14 hydroelectric plants in the region were completely destroyed. The disaster also impacted the trade route to China, which previously moved tons of goods daily through the affected area.

The riverbed has risen from 4 meters to 12 meters due to accumulated debris, making reconstruction difficult. While temporary bridges now allow access to remote areas and survivors have found shelter in reception centers or with relatives, the scale of the loss to commercial and government buildings remains significant.