FloodWatch
A public programme for source-tracked incident information, Earth Observation status, access and infrastructure assessment, and responsible publication during disasters affecting Nepal.
Rasuwa / Bhotekoshi–Trishuli Flood 2026
Verified updates on official risk status, people and impacts, road access, response activity, river monitoring, ground imagery and satellite-data availability.
Open live incident page Read Brief #03 Download PDFWhat FloodWatch provides
Clear separation of originating authority, publication channel, confidence and known limitations.
What imagery is available, what remains pending and whether NESRA has published an approved derived product.
Road and infrastructure damage presented separately from official route passability.
Attributed, non-graphic imagery and official public updates without claiming third-party material as NESRA property.
Versioned snapshots for responders, institutions, researchers and the wider public.
No unsupported flood extent, casualty arithmetic, cause attribution or sensitive personal data.
Status vocabulary
- Active Response / Monitoring: incident information is being reviewed and updated as capacity allows.
- Update Pending: a significant source or acquisition is expected but has not yet been reviewed.
- Closed: active updates have ended and the incident record is retained.
- Archived: an earlier version or incident remains available for reference.
Programme partnership
A NESRA initiative
Nepalese Space Research Association owns, operates and publishes FloodWatch and remains its scientific and geospatial lead.
Technology & Innovation Partner — Infinity Innovation Center (IIC)
Infinity Innovation Center supports the development and evolution of NESRA FloodWatch through technology, digital infrastructure, innovation and implementation support.
Programme partners and supporters do not influence NESRA’s source selection, scientific analysis, confidence classification or publication decisions.
Situation brief archive
Situation Brief #03 — 28 August 2026
Current official risk, updated provisional impact, access, Earth Observation and YIL preliminary field assessment. Read online · Download PDF
Situation Brief #02 — 27 August 2026
Current risk, impacts, access, response and Earth Observation status. Read online · Download PDF
Situation Brief #01 — 26 August 2026
Earlier incident snapshot retained for transparency. View archive
Support FloodWatch
Help sustain NESRA’s public-interest Earth Observation, geospatial analysis, verification and future disaster-response readiness. This is not a disaster-relief or victim-assistance fund.
Support FloodWatchUse and limitations. FloodWatch supports situational understanding. For official warnings, emergency instructions and route decisions, follow DHM, NDRRMA and relevant government authorities.