Oct 02, 2026 • 2 min read Monsoon Update - Situation Update 2 (1 October 2026) Situation Overview Continuous rainfall from 24 to 27 September 2026, associated with a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, triggered widespread floods, landslides, inundation, and related disaster incidents across Gandaki, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Ahead of the event, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) issued forecasts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods, landslides, waterlogging, and disruptions to essential services. According to the latest situation update, 30 people lost their lives, 15 were injured, and 3 remain missing as a result of the rainfall-induced disasters. The impact on communities has been significant, with 1,923 families directly affected, 234 houses completely destroyed, and 150 houses sustaining partial damage. (Data source: NDRRMA Sitrep) The heavy rainfall also caused extensive disruptions to transportation and connectivity. Flooding, erosion, and landslides led to partial or complete obstructions along several major highways and strategic road corridors, including Prithvi, BP, Araniko, Pasang Lhamu, Siddhartha, Mid- Hill, and Narayangadh-Mugling ro ads. Although rainfall has gradually decreased in eastern and central Nepal, the weather system shifted westward, maintaining the risk of flash floods and rising river levels in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. Search and rescue operations, evacuations, and damage assessments continue, while improving weather conditions are expected to support ongoing response and recovery efforts. Read

Monsoon Response 2026 (From 24 September to 1 October 2026) 1 October 2026 Situation Bulletin 02 Situation Overview Continuous rainfall from 24 to 27 September 2026, associated with a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, triggered widespread floods, landslides, inundation, and related disaster incidents across Gandaki, Lumbini, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Ahead of the event, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) issued forecasts warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the potential for flash floods, landslides, waterlogging, and disruptions to essential services. According to the latest situation update, 30 people lost their lives, 15 were injured, and 3 remain missing as a result of the rainfall-induced disasters. The impact on communities has been significant, with 1,923 Immediate needs: NFRIs (Tarpaulin, Tent, Blanket, Mattress etc.), Ready to Food items families directly affected, 234 houses completely destroyed, and 150 houses sustaining partial damage. (Data source: NDRRMA Sitrep) The heavy rainfall also caused extensive disruptions to transportation and connectivity. Flooding, erosion, and landslides led to partial or complete obstructions along several major highways and strategic road corridors, including Prithvi, BP, Araniko, Pasang Lhamu, Siddhartha, Mid- Hill, and Narayangadh-Mugling ro ads. Although rainfall has gradually decreased in eastern and central Nepal, the weather system shifted westward, maintaining the risk of flash floods and rising river levels in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces. Search and rescue operations, evacuations, and damage assessments continue, while improving weather conditions are expected to support ongoing response and recovery efforts. NRCS Distribution NRCS Response: Items Distributed Numbers In coordination with government authorities and local disaster management stakeholders, the Tarpaulin 134 Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has mobilized volunteers across affected districts to support Blanket 242 search and rescue operations, evacuation efforts, and the temporary relocation of families from Utensils Set 33 flood-prone communities to safer locations. To address immediate humanitarian needs, NRCS Mattrress 164 has initiated the distribution of emergency shelter and relief items. NRCS continues to closely Dignity Kit 76 monitor the evolving situation and stands ready to scale up response efforts as additional needs are identified. Bucket 10 • In Myagdi, approximately 106 people from Paudwar, Annapurna-5, have been Kishori Kit 20 relocated by helicopter to temporary shelters. NRCS dispatched 40 blankets by helicopter through the District Administration Office. • In Nawalparasi East, 150 people evacuated to safe place i.e. the school and party Nepal Red Cross Society, palace Emergency Operation Center • In Rupandehi, Flood early warning committee Palpa sends regular early warning (EOC) regarding Tinau river to the community in Sainamaina Municipality Email: [email protected]