गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ UK, China respond to devastating Rasuwa flood Breaking UK, China respond to devastating Rasuwa flood KathmanduPati August 26, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], August 26 – The United Kingdom and China have expressed concern over a devastating flash flood that struck Rasuwa and other parts of Nepal on Wednesday morning. The UK said it was deeply saddened by the disaster and extended its thoughts to people affected by the flooding. It also urged British nationals in Nepal to follow official guidance and exercise caution in areas affected by the disaster. Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal activated its emergency response mechanism shortly after the flash flood struck the Rasuwa area along the China-Nepal border at around 9 am local time. The embassy said it immediately assessed the situation of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the affected area and urged the Nepalese government and relevant agencies to step up rescue efforts. It also issued a renewed safety reminder to Chinese citizens and institutions across Nepal advising them to remain alert and follow safety instructions as authorities respond to the disaster. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal Foreign Minister heads delegation to COP31 in Türkiye Trump appoints immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as White House chief Bollywood’s Ramayana earns $12 million despite second-day decline PM highlights festivals’ message of human-animal co-existence South Africa’s ANC faces major losses in local elections Nepal expects 1,700 MW peak power demand during Laxmi puja Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society
