# Nepal flash flood disaster and recovery efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nepal-flash-flood-disaster-and-recovery-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-08T09:42:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, affecting regions such as Rasuwa, Dhading, and Chitwan, have resulted in significant loss of life and property. Authorities are prioritizing the search for thousands of missing persons, including a family of four from Rolpa missing after the Bhotekoshi River flooded in Rasuwa. One relative has provided a DNA sample to assist in identification efforts, which may take several months.

In addition to the humanitarian crisis, the floods have caused major financial disruptions. Authorities are searching for at least 20 bank safes containing cash, gold, and other valuables that were swept away or buried by mud. Security concerns have risen following reports of looting; in Dhading, 29 individuals were arrested for allegedly stealing 92 lakh NPR from broken-into safes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Rasuwa flash flood leaves family of four missing in Nepal

A family of four remains missing following a Bhotekoshi River flash flood in Rasuwa, Nepal, as relatives continue desperate search efforts and await DNA identification results.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rasuwa-flash-flood-leaves-family-of-four-missing-in-nepal

### 2026-09-05: Nepal authorities search for 20 missing bank safes after flash floods

Nepal authorities are searching for safes from 20 banks swept away by devastating flash floods in Rasuwa, Dhading, and Chitwan, amid reports of looting and theft of cash and gold.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepal-authorities-search-for-20-missing-bank-safes-after-flash-floods

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