On the morning of August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood began affecting the Nepal–China (Tibet) border area. Floodwaters flowed downstream into the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, sweeping away villages along the route, killing hundreds of people, and damaging infrastructure along a flood pathway approximately 200 km long. Casualties ➣ Dead body found: 289 (8/27 4PM) ➣ Tourists without contact: 644 Many towns and villages along the river route were swept away by the flood, reportedly killing hundreds of people and leaving 700+ people missing, including 400+ foreign tourists. Hundreds of others were injured. Approximately 80 concrete and suspension bridges, 13 hydropower stations, 1,000+ vehicles, many road segments were also swept away. Rescue and relief operations are underway mainly by helicopter. Route ➣The flash flood originated on the Tibet side of the border at around 8:37 a.m. USGS later classified the event as "landslide-generated seismic event" wit...
Timeline Background : Gen Z criticized the corruption on social media using #GenZ #NepoBaby hashtags. On Aug 17, The Supreme Court ruled that online platforms must be registered before operating in Nepal. On Aug 25, the government asked social media to register in Nepal. On Sep 4, the government ordered a ban on all social media apps that do not register in Nepal until these apps register themselves and follow the rules of the country. Gen Z started the protest. It was led by various smaller groups throughout the country. Inspired by Kathmandu mayor Balen. Key leaders: Hami Nepal (Sudan Gurung, Jenish Maharjan), Miraj Dhungana, Purushottam Yadav, Sabal Gautam. ***** Sep 8 Wed (Day 1 of protest) [२३ भदौ २०८२, सोमवार]***** 11am: GenZ started protests throughout the country. *19 youths and 422 injured throughout the country during the Gen Z protest. 17 youths killed in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu and 2 youths killed in Itahari, Sunsari. 8:00PM: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak (...