Rasuwa Floods: PM Shah Convenes NCDRRM Emergency Meeting

Massive floods struck Syafrubesi, Timure, and surrounding areas of Rasuwa this morning following suspected glacial lake outburst in Tibet, the autonomous region of China.

The floods have caused unprecedented damage of property leaving a trail of destruction along the Bhotekoshi River bank.

The government has intensified rescue, search, and relief operations.

An emergency meeting convened by Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister has directed district officials to relocate residents from high‑risk lowland areas to safer locations, while continuous public advisories urge other vulnerable citizens to move to safety.

Authorities have also requested travelers to avoid the Prithvi Highway, the Galchi–Nuwakot–Rasuwa Syafrubesi road, and the Muglin–Narayangadh road.

Following Prime Minister Balen Shah’s directive, relevant agencies mobilized their mechanisms to accelerate rescue and relief efforts.

The District Disaster Authority has stepped up its activities.

Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and the District Administration are actively engaged in rescue operations, while the Nepal Army has also advanced its own search and relief missions.

As per Prime Minister Shah’s directives, two Nepal Army helicopters carrying medical teams have already been dispatched to the affected areas.

Private company helicopters have also been placed on standby for rescue operations.

At Singha Durbar, Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is chairing a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shah has convened a meeting of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at 11 a.m. today to address the Rasuwa flood.

During the meeting, the Nepal Army is briefing officials on the extent of damage caused by the flood. A full damage assessment will be presented, and immediate action steps are expected to be decided.