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Nepal Disaster: Trishuli River Rises Again, Thousands Flee to Higher Ground Amid Flood Alert

  • The water level of the Trishuli River in Nepal has risen again, causing thousands of residents to evacuate to higher ground amid flood warnings and advisories from police and local teams.
  • An alert about a potential dam collapse in Mahesh Dobhan led to panic and mass evacuation, but officials later clarified the situation was a precautionary warning, calming public fears.
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A major dam breach on a major lake on the border between Nepal and Tibet has resulted in a massive flow of water downstream. Consequently, the Trishuli River is rapidly rising, and the river is in full spate. The river's waves have become frightening and strong. Furthermore, the weather in the region has deteriorated, and torrential rain has begun.

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Nepal Disaster: Trishuli River Rises Again, Thousands Flee to Higher Ground Amid Flood Alert

Fear has returned to flood-hit Nepal as the water level of the Trishuli River rises again, triggering fresh warnings for communities living along its banks. Thousands of residents have reportedly moved toward higher and safer areas as authorities urged people to remain alert and leave vulnerable locations. Police and local administration teams issued warnings through loudspeakers and mobile alerts, asking residents near the river to evacuate as a precaution. Several people were seen leaving behind vehicles, closing shops and moving along roads toward elevated areas. Some residents even spent time on roadsides while searching for safer locations. The rising level of the Bhotekoshi River, which eventually joins the Trishuli, added to concerns in surrounding settlements. With memories of the devastating August 26 floods still fresh, even a fresh warning was enough to create widespread panic. A sudden situation in Mahesh Dobhan further intensified the fear. People began running through the streets after an alert spread that a debris-created dam in the mountains had broken or could collapse, potentially sending another wave of floodwater into the Trishuli River. However, authorities later worked to calm residents and clarify the situation through repeated public announcements. The initial warning was reportedly intended as a precaution, while rumours about an already-broken dam contributed to the sudden panic and mass evacuation. Although some residents eventually began returning, anxiety remains high across communities near the Trishuli River. After witnessing the destruction caused by the previous flood, residents are now reacting quickly to every warning, fearing another disaster could strike without notice.

·India
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Civil engineer Prabhu Rajpande saw all the repair work that led in a 40 km stretch of a road along the Trishuli River in Nepal, disappear when Wednesday's "giant flood" swept the area in a blink of an eye. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and register.

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Zoom News broke the news on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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