NPR
Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny
Monday, August 31, 2026
Nepal's private hydropower operators reported that state authorities delayed rescue efforts for hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels following flooding. The operators stated that time was lost during the initial response phase. Nepal's approach to accepting foreign assistance for flood relief operations has come under examination following the incident.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5949971/nepals-hesitance-help-flood