Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as communities grapple with devastation

Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4627x2115+0+0/resize/4627x2115!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5a%2Fb5%2F8c0f91b946acaecb425753937db8%2Fap26241725231648.jpg' alt='A drone view shows rescue workers inspect the area and damaged structures following recent flash flooding along the Trishuli River in the Devighat area of Nuwakot district, Nepal, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.'/><p>Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.</p><p>(Image credit: Rajesh Kumar Singh)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5949239' />