Nepal PM Balen Shah Details Relief and Rescue Operations Amid Natural Disaster

9,435 Evacuated as Nepal Intensifies Rescue Operations; Rs 1.5 Crore Cash and Gold Worth Rs 50 Crore Recovered

By OdishaConnect On Aug 31, 2026

Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has provided a detailed update on the ongoing relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations following the natural disaster that has caused widespread damage across the country.

Prime Minister Shah said severe flooding in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district has caused significant loss of life, property and infrastructure. He said assessing the full extent of the damage remains a major challenge as several areas continue to face dangerous conditions.

Despite the continuing risks, the government is working on a war footing to protect citizens and carry out rescue operations, Shah said.

In a major rescue operation, Nepal Police reportedly worked continuously for nearly eight hours to recover and shift around Rs 1.5 crore in cash, gold worth approximately Rs 50 crore and important documents from the Trishuli Dhunge branch of the Agricultural Development Bank to a safer location.

Rs 1.5 Crore Cash Recovered

According to Prime Minister Shah, as many as 9,435 people have so far been evacuated to safer locations through air and road routes. A total of 394 flights have been operated as part of the relief and rescue operations, including 72 flights on Sunday.

The government has deployed 20,618 security personnel in the affected areas to support rescue and relief efforts. Personnel from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are participating in the ongoing operations.

The Prime Minister said authorities are continuing their efforts to reach affected communities, evacuate people from vulnerable locations and provide necessary assistance.

With flooding and other disaster-related risks continuing in several areas, rescue teams remain on high alert. The government is also focusing on rehabilitation and restoring essential infrastructure in the affected regions.

The latest update highlights the scale of the ongoing emergency response as Nepal continues to deal with the impact of the severe natural disaster.