On 26 August 2026, a catastrophic flood tore through Nepal’s northern borderlands, claiming the lives of more than 1,400 people from over 30 countries. What caused this disaster? And how have the rescue teams and survivors responded?

With exclusive access to the rescue operation, we follow the Nepali Army and Police teams as they search devastated areas, reach isolated communities and help families desperate for news. Through survivors and families searching for missing relatives, we witness the enormous physical and emotional toll of the disaster, uncovering the human stories behind this catastrophic event.

We also explore why the flood also caught so many foreign nationals in its path, with many global pilgrims travelling through Nepal to Tibet at the time. And we 

Archive, satellite imagery and graphics reveal what caused the disaster, while scientists and officials address climate risk, warning failures and whether rebuilding will make communities safer.