Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation
Nepal authorities have issued fresh flood warnings as rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding that has left hundreds dead and thousands missing. The disaster has devastated infrastructure and communities across Nepal and Tibet.
Why it matters
The scale of the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing threat of further flooding underscore the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events.
<p>Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.</p> <p>Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones throughout Sunday morning, as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst-hit by <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/29/nepal-flood-rescue-enters-fourth-day-as-weather-hampers-operations/" target="_blank">Wednesday's catastrophic floods.</a></p> <p>In the town of Galchhi, a group of residents sought higher ground on a nearby bridge and watched as the river roared by.
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