# Flooding in Nepal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-nepal
> Updated: 2026-08-28T16:14:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Severe flooding in Nepal has necessitated specialized rescue operations. In one instance, a man was rescued by divers and rescue teams after climbing a tree to escape rising waters that had submerged roads and fields. Following the operation, the individual was transported to a hospital for medical attention.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Nepal floods: Man rescued after climbing tree to escape rising waters

A man was rescued from rising floodwaters in Nepal after climbing a tree to survive. The rescue was captured by a Reuters reporter and involved specialized teams.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-floods-man-rescued-after-climbing-tree-to-escape-rising-waters

### 2026-08-18: Odisha man rescued after five days clinging to palm tree in floods

A man in Odisha's Bhadrak district was rescued after surviving five days clinging to a palm tree in the Pochara River floodwaters. Emergency teams have rescued approximately 1,000 people in the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-man-rescued-after-five-days-clinging-to-palm-tree-in-floods

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Cite as: Flooding in Nepal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-nepal