According to the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, at around 9 a.m. local time on August 26, 2026, a flash flood occurred in the Thushawa area along the Sino-Nepalese border in northern Nepal. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal quickly activated emergency response mechanisms, immediately assessed the safety situation of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the affected areas, and urged the Nepalese government and relevant agencies to carry out rescue efforts to the greatest extent possible.
The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has issued another notice, reminding Chinese citizens and organizations in Nepal to check weather forecasts and various warning messages in a timely manner; to pay attention to real-time traffic conditions, ensure travel safety, choose safe and reliable means of transportation and routes, and try to avoid areas with high incidence of geological disasters; do not take risks voluntarily, and do not enter mountains, cross waterways, or travel to remote areas with poor communication facilities unless necessary.
The embassy also stated that safety production should always be emphasized in work, risk prevention awareness should be enhanced, monitoring, forecasting, and early warning should be strengthened, and risks and hazards should be thoroughly investigated and rectified. In terms of management, safety supervision and control should be strengthened, safety protection measures during construction operations should be consolidated, and major accidents should be prevented. Before disasters strike, preparations for disaster prevention materials should be made in advance, disaster response capabilities should be improved, and the safety of people and property should be ensured.
Finally, the embassy reminds that in case of sudden disasters, it is important to maintain smooth communication. Follow the local official guidelines and move to safe areas promptly to avoid further hazards. If you encounter danger, please call the emergency assistance number immediately.
It is understood that Nepal has a significant elevation difference between the north and the south, resulting in extremely steep rivers with rapid currents. In a short period of time, these rivers can accumulate to form highly destructive flash floods. Moreover, approximately 76% to 78% of Nepal’s annual rainfall occurs from June to September. This heavy precipitation quickly flows into the rivers, exceeding their capacity and easily causing flood disasters. Due to global climate change, extreme rainfall events in Nepal are becoming more frequent. Research indicates that the probability of three consecutive days of heavy rainfall leading to severe disasters may have increased by more than twice.
On July 8, 2025, torrential rains caused floods that devastated the Himalayan valley, resulting in at least 31 people going missing, including 6 Chinese citizens. According to Nepalese media reports, the floodwaters also destroyed a major bridge that connects Nepal and China, spanning the Bhotekoshi River.
At around 9 a.m. on August 26, 2026, local time in Nepal, flash floods occurred in the Rysova area along the Sino-Nepalese border in northern Nepal. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal immediately activated emergency response mechanisms and promptly learned about the situations involving Chinese citizens and enterprises in the affected areas. The embassy urged the Nepalese government and relevant agencies to make every effort to rescue those affected. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal once again reminds Chinese citizens and institutions stationed in Nepal:
1. Check weather forecasts and various warning messages in a timely manner.
II. Pay attention to real-time traffic conditions, ensure travel safety, choose safe and reliable means of transportation and routes. Try to avoid areas with high geological hazards such as mountainous valleys, riversides, low-lying areas prone to flooding.
III. Do not take risks voluntarily. Do not enter mountains, cross waters, or go to remote areas with poor communication facilities unless necessary.
IV. Always keep a tight grip on safety production. Enhance risk prevention awareness, strengthen monitoring, forecasting, and early warning measures, and thoroughly investigate and rectify all kinds of potential risks and hazards. Effectively strengthen supervision and management of safety production, reinforce safety protection measures during construction operations, and resolutely prevent major accidents. Prepare disaster prevention materials in advance, improve disaster response capabilities, and effectively safeguard personal and property safety.
V. In case of sudden disasters, please make every effort to maintain communication channels open. Follow local official guidelines and evacuate for safety in a timely manner. Also, be cautious of potential secondary disasters.
VI. Emergency Help Phone
Nepal Police Call: 100
Nepal Emergency Call: 102
Nepal Tourist Police Phone: 1144 or 01-4247041
Nepal helicopter rescue phone: +977-9801050000
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308, +86-10-65612308
Chinese Embassy of China in Nepal: Diplomatic Protection and Assistance Phone Number: +977-1-4531511
