A sudden flood from Tibet devastated Nepal's Rasuwagadhi, exposing critical gaps in the nation's flood warning system and causing widespread loss of life and property.
The flood reached Syabrubesi in just 10 minutes
Aug 28, 2026
10:30 am
What's the storyNepal authorities had no idea when a huge surge of floodwaters erupted from China's Tibetan region into Nepal through the Rasuwagadhi border crossing on Wednesday morning, Nepal News reported.
As of Friday, the flood has killed nearly 500 people, with hundreds still missing.
Nepal’s flood alert came 16 minutes late. It was too late for some, but saved others
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