Today’s news centers on Nepal’s response to the Rasuwa floods, alongside accountability demands in domestic politics and governance.
Politics & Governance
Nepali Congress has called a meeting of opposition parties to discuss the Rasuwa flooding and wider political developments, with the session scheduled for 11 AM at the parliamentary party office in Singhadurbar. The agenda will cover the flood’s impact and opposition strategy in parliament, with multiple parties expected to participate. https://www.ratopati.com/story/591110/congress-calls-meeting-of-opposition-parties-to-discuss-rasuwa-flood-and-contemporary-politics
President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged the government to speed up reconstruction and rehabilitation following the Bhotekoshi flash flood, while emphasizing the role of international support for large infrastructure projects. He also called for short-, mid-, and long-term planning for restoring affected infrastructure and livelihoods. https://theannapurnaexpress.com/story/66986
Courts & Accountability
Human rights activists and lawyers have demanded Home Minister Sudhan Gurung apologise after remarks they described as threatening toward journalists. The group urged him to retract the statements and issue a public apology, arguing the language undermines the dignity of governance. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/home-minister-apologise.html
Civil leaders have similarly objected to Gurung’s statements, calling for a withdrawal of the words and a formal apology, and linking the controversy to ongoing scrutiny over his selection and allegations against him. They stressed the importance of accountability in the media and urged journalists to continue pursuing the truth. https://www.ratopati.com/story/591093/civic-leaders-object-to-home-minister-gurungs-statement-demand-to-retract-his-words-and-apologize
Economy & Business
Nepal has requested more than Rs 3 billion for Rasuwa flood-related losses from the international Loss and Damage Fund, framing the disaster as linked to climate change impacts. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Agriculture Minister Geeta Chaudhary signed the claim, and the foreign minister said additional assessments would follow before presenting it internationally. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-loss-damage-rasuwa-floods.html
The government is also receiving additional support for disaster relief, including a Rs 100 million donation from Nepal Telecom to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund. The contribution was handed to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, with the company highlighting extra support including communication services for affected areas. https://theannapurnaexpress.com/story/66989
Society & Community
The Rasuwa flood is prompting calls to rethink development in hazard-prone areas, after preliminary assessments attributed the catastrophe to a debris flow linked to rock and glacial ice collapse. Reports estimate wide-reaching damage, including impacts on roads and hydropower projects, alongside a continuing humanitarian toll with thousands still missing. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-rethink-development-hazard-areas.html
As recovery continues, the government has been consulting development partners and forming a committee to identify land for temporary housing for displaced families. A flood update also reported rising fatalities and the scale of economic losses, strengthening demands for climate justice and international support. https://theannapurnaexpress.com/story/66981
Date: September 10, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Bhadau 25, 2083
Top News
1. Nepal seeks $20 million from loss and damage fund over Rasuwa floods (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Nepal has requested over Rs 3 billion ($20 million) from the international Loss and Damage Fund, linking the recent Rasuwa floods to climate change. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Agriculture Minister Geeta Chaudhary signed the claim, with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal stating that further assessments will be made to present to the international community. Experts emphasize Nepal's vulnerability to climate change despite its low greenhouse gas emissions, supporting the need for financial assistance.
2. Rasuwa flood shows why Nepal must rethink development in hazard-prone areas (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Rasuwa flood on August 26 highlighted the urgent need for Nepal to reassess development strategies in hazard-prone areas. Preliminary assessments indicate that a significant collapse of rock and glacial ice generated a debris flow that severely impacted infrastructure, resulting in extensive losses, including damage to 55 kilometers of roads and 13 hydropower projects. As of September 8, 1,357 bodies were recovered, with 5,326 individuals still missing, emphasizing the catastrophic human toll and the necessity for improved disaster risk management and planning.
3. Human rights activists and lawyers demand Home Minister apologise over threatening remarks against journalists (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Human rights activists and lawyers have condemned Home Minister Sudhan Gurung's remarks perceived as threatening toward journalists, demanding he retract his statements and issue a public apology. A joint statement from notable figures, including former National Human Rights Commission member Sushil Pyakurel and senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi, criticized Gurung's language as undermining the dignity of governance and emphasized the media's essential role in holding state officials accountable. They expressed confidence that journalists would continue to pursue the truth despite intimidation and urged responsible reporting within ethical guidelines.
4. रसुवा बाढी र समसामयिक राजनीतिबारे छलफल गर्न कांग्रेसले बोलायो विपक्षी दलको बैठक (www.ratopati.com)
Nepali Congress has convened a joint meeting of opposition parties to discuss the recent flooding in Rasuwa and current political circumstances. The meeting, scheduled for 11 AM at the parliamentary party office in Singhadurbar, will include representatives from CPN-UML, the Nepal Communist Party, the Labor Culture Party, and the National Democratic Party. The agenda focuses on the impact of the flood, recent political events, and strategies for opposition parties in parliament.
5. Nepal Telecom contributes Rs 100 million to PM Natural Disaster Relief Fund (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Nepal Telecom has donated Rs 100 million to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund to aid victims of the Bhotekoshi flood. This contribution follows an earlier donation of over Rs 20 million from employees and includes additional support such as free communication services valued at Rs 60 million for affected areas. The donation was presented to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, with other officials in attendance, highlighting Nepal Telecom's ongoing commitment to assist during national emergencies.
6. FM urges realistic assessment of Rasuwa flood damage and needs (risingnepaldaily.com)
The Finance Minister has called for a realistic evaluation of the damage and needs resulting from the recent floods in Rasuwa. This assessment is crucial for effective disaster response and resource allocation.
7. गृहमन्त्री गुरुङको अभिव्यक्तिप्रति नागरिक अगुवाहरूको आपत्ति : शब्द फिर्ता लिएर माफी माग्न माग (www.ratopati.com)
Civil leaders have expressed serious objections to Home Minister Sudhan Gurung's threatening remarks directed at journalists, demanding he retract his statement and publicly apologize. They argue that his comments reflect a lack of understanding of the dignity and seriousness of his position, particularly given ongoing investigations into his selection and allegations against him. Signatories of the statement, including human rights activists and legal experts, condemned the intimidation of journalists and emphasized the importance of accountability in the media.
8. Nepal Flood Newsletter—September 9 (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The death toll from the August 26 flood in Rasuwa has reached 1,369, with 5,132 people still missing. The Nepal government is focusing on post-disaster recovery, having initiated consultations with development partners and formed a committee to find land for temporary housing for displaced individuals. The floods have caused an estimated economic loss of 800 billion rupees, impacting approximately 13% of the country's GDP, prompting calls for international climate justice and support for recovery efforts.
9. रसुवा बाढी : नेपालले माग्यो ३ अर्ब बढी क्षतिपूर्ति (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Nepal has requested over 3 billion in compensation for damages caused by flooding in Rasuwa. The government is seeking financial assistance to address the extensive impact of the disaster on infrastructure and local communities.
10. President Paudel reminds govt to speed up reconstruction, rehabilitation (theannapurnaexpress.com)
President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged the government to expedite rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the Bhotekoshi flash flood, emphasizing the need for international support for large infrastructure projects. He called for immediate measures to assist those affected and suggested the development of short, mid, and long-term plans for infrastructure restoration. Ministers reported ongoing efforts to provide temporary housing for flood-displaced individuals and restore road transport ahead of the Dashain festival.
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