Nepal lost critical flood-monitoring stations in Bhote Koshi disaster

The destruction of the monitoring network was particularly significant because the flood developed with exceptionally rapid propagation and a very short warning lead time.

IANS•Sep 14, 2026 01:00 AM•

Nuwakot: A drone photo taken on Aug. 27, 2026 shows a view of a massive flash flood-hit Nuwakot, Nepal. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Authority said that as many as 359 bodies had been recovered from flood-hit areas by Thursday evening, with 910 people still missing.

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Nepal lost critical flood-monitoring stations in Bhote Koshi disaster

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