Embassy warning has raised concerns about further flooding and landslides in Nepal just days after one of the country's deadliest recent disasters left hundreds dead and thousands missing. Embassy in Kathmandu issued a Natural Disaster Alert dated September 3, warning Americans that additional heavy rain could trigger localized flooding, landslides, debris flows and travel disruptions across much of Nepal through September 5. The alert comes as authorities continue search, rescue and recovery operations following the catastrophic August 26 flooding that has so far killed more than 1,000 people, while thousands more remain missing, including around 80 Americans who remain “out of contact.” The embassy said Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is forecasting rain across much of the country, with isolated heavy rainfall possible in hilly and mountainous regions, including parts of Bagmati Province.
The flooding crisis began on August 26, when a catastrophic surge of water swept through Nepal's Rasuwa District and downstream communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The flood caused widespread destruction, washing away homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure near the Nepal-Tibet border. Search and rescue teams were immediately deployed as authorities worked to assess the scale of the disaster.
Over the following days, emergency crews expanded rescue operations across some of Nepal's most difficult terrain. Entire communities were cut off after key transportation routes were destroyed, while dozens of people remained missing. Authorities warned that casualty figures were likely to rise as responders gained access to isolated areas.
As the recovery effort continued, officials also faced a second challenge: the risk of additional flooding during Nepal's monsoon season. Residents living along affected river corridors were urged to remain vigilant, and authorities monitored unstable conditions in mountainous regions where further heavy rain could trigger landslides or debris flows. Embassy in Kathmandu issued a new Natural Disaster Alert, warning that forecast rainfall is expected until Saturday in the Himalayan and hilly areas of Bagmati Province, including areas already affected by flooding and landslides.
The death toll remains fluid as recovery operations continue. Multiple reports indicate the disaster has become one of Nepal's deadliest flood events in recent years. Estimates have risen steadily as rescuers reach previously inaccessible areas and reconcile missing-person reports.
Recent reports have put the number of dead at more than 1,200 people, with thousands still unaccounted for, though authorities continue updating the figures as search operations progress. Officials have repeatedly cautioned that casualty figures are subject to change as additional bodies are recovered and missing persons are identified. Embassy said the greatest concerns remain in Rasuwa District and along portions of the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river corridors, north of Kathmandu near Nepal's border with Tibet.
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