The EU is providing additional aid to Nepal after devastating floods, including a Humanitarian Air Bridge flight carrying 82 tonnes of supplies and €500,000 in funding. This follows €2 million in emergency aid allocated on 28 August and nearly €3 million already allocated for disaster preparedness in 2026. Several countries are sending equipment via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Nepal due to natural disasters. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Medical services are limited. Some areas have increased risk, such as Rasuwa district due to flood damage.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 advisory for Nepal due to civil unrest. Nationwide demonstrations have stopped, but local unrest may occur in cities. Medical services are limited, and natural disasters like earthquakes and monsoon floods are common. Travelers are advised to avoid crowds and get insurance with medical evacuation.
The UK FCDO updated its Nepal travel advice on September 11, 2026. On August 26, 2026, major flooding in Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area caused widespread damage, severely damaging buildings, roads, transport and communications infrastructure, with Gorkha, Nuwakot and Dhading also affected. Nepalese authorities have warned of further flooding risk, and affected areas may remain unstable. The Nepalese government established a toll-free Nepalese-language emergency number, 1234, and a dedicated hotline, 1144. The Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu remains available.