The Government of Nepal has officially appealed for financial support to aid search, rescue, emergency relief, and community rehabilitation following the August 26, 2026 Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa. The disaster has severely impacted riverbank communities across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha.
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Verified from Government of Nepal sources — Last updated: August 28, 2026
What Happened in Rasuwa?
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a high-volume flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River corridor in Rasuwa. The sudden overflow caused significant loss of life, damaged local infrastructure, swept away homes, and disrupted critical supply routes.
The surge also triggered high-water alerts and localized damage along downstream riverbanks in Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha. Emergency response teams—including local authorities, security forces, and disaster management personnel—were deployed immediately to perform search and rescue operations, clear debris, and provide temporary shelter.
Why Support Is Needed
Addressing a major flash flood requires multi-phase intervention. The Government of Nepal’s appeal focuses on moving survivors to safety while laying the groundwork for long-term recovery:
- Search & Rescue Operations: Funding localized deployment, equipment, and medical evacuations.
- Emergency Relief: Supplying immediate essentials including clean water, food rations, hygiene kits, and temporary safe housing.
- Humanitarian Assistance: Providing specialized care for injured survivors, displaced families, and vulnerable individuals.
- Rehabilitation & Reconstruction: Rebuilding damaged roads, bridges, public utility networks, and homes to restore normal life.
What Are the Prime Minister’s Relief Funds?
The Government of Nepal directs all official disaster-response contributions into two designated accounts maintained at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM):
- Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund (प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष)
- Prime Minister’s Relief Fund (प्रधानमन्त्री राहत कोष)
Centralizing contributions within these official funds ensures operational transparency, rigorous state auditing, and structured distribution to the most severely affected regions.
How to Donate
Option 1 — Donate Online Directly
The fastest, safest method to contribute online from inside or outside Nepal is through the official Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) portal:
Supported Payment Channels:
- Domestic & International Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, 3D Secure Verified)
- NEPALPAY QR & Fonepay QR
- Mobile Banking, connectIPS, and Digital Wallets
- AliPay+ & UnionPay / UPI (Supported regional options)
Option 2 — Official Bank Account Transfer
If you prefer direct bank transfers, wire payments, or SWIFT transfers, the Government of Nepal maintains designated accounts across major commercial banks:
| Bank | Fund Name | Account Number | SWIFT Code |
| Rastriya Banijya Bank | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 1130100003762001 | RBBANPKA |
| Nepal Bank Limited | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 00211600510039000003 | NEBLNPKA |
| Standard Chartered Nepal | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 01013243801 | SCBLNPKA |
| Global IME Bank | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 00401010000057 | GLBBNPKA |
| Nabil Bank | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 1710017505285 | NARBNPKA |
| Himalayan Bank (USD Account) | PM Disaster Relief Fund | 01905631210046 | HIMANPKA |
Note: For direct foreign currency transfers via SWIFT, set the recipient name strictly as “Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund”.
Why Use Official Channels?
In moments of crisis, unverified campaigns and social media impersonators can emerge. Donating directly through designated channels ensures your contribution reaches those in need.
Donor Verification Checklist:
- Verify Web Addresses: Ensure you are on official portals (
opmcm.gov.nporpmdrf.nchl.com.np). - Avoid Personal Transfers: Never transfer relief funds to individual bank accounts or unverified personal e-wallets.
- Verify Account Names: Ensure the account holder name displays as Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund or Prime Minister’s Relief Fund before authorizing payments.
- Keep Payment Receipts: Save transaction receipts or confirmation vouchers for your records.
- Maintain Security: Official portals will never ask for your card PIN, online banking passwords, or OTPs.
Why AF themes Is Sharing This Appeal
AF themes is a Nepal-based WordPress theme and plugin development team. We are deeply rooted in the global open-source ecosystem, reaching creators, developers, business owners, and digital agencies across the world.
When disaster strikes our home country, we believe it is our responsibility to use our reach to share accurate, verified information.
- Zero Financial Intermediation: AF themes does not collect, hold, or process relief funds.
- Direct Impact: We guide visitors exclusively to official Government of Nepal gateways so 100% of your support goes directly to disaster response.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate to the Rasuwa flood relief effort?
Donations can be made directly online through the Government of Nepal’s official NCHL portal (pmdrf.nchl.com.np) or via wire/SWIFT transfers to designated state relief fund accounts at major Nepali banks.
Is AF Themes collecting or handling donation money?
No. AF themes and Go with WP do not collect, hold, or process donations. All payments are completed directly on secure, official government-managed payment channels.
Can international donors contribute?
Yes. International donors can contribute online using major credit/debit cards on the official NCHL portal or via international SWIFT transfer to the government’s USD account at Himalayan Bank.