At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads, energy facilities

Authorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.Published On 26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue after a huge flash ⁠flood swept away villages, killing at least eight people and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said.The waters were too high for helicopters to land in Nepal’s affected areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, officials said on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4What caused Nepal’s devastating flood damage and how was it contained?list 2 of 4After the floods of 2025, can we keep 2026 above water?list 3 of 4Landslide hits bus in northern India, killing 15, as rescue continueslist 4 of 4Rescuers search for survivors amid risk of fresh floods in Afghanistanend of list“There could be heavy casualties or loss of property,” district administrator Narendra ‌Pariyar told the Reuters news agency. “But I cannot say for sure now.”Pariyar urged those living on the banks of the Bhote Koshi River in the area to seek higher ground, pointing to reports that nearby villages and infrastructure proje...