Nepal Flood: Police denies claims of hidden aid amid devastating flood crisis (Image: Google)
Kathmandu: Nepal Police has rejected allegations that have been circulating on social media that security agencies stored flood relief materials without distributing them among victims. The police termed the claims 'false, fabricated and misleading', warning that such rumours could weaken public trust and affect ongoing rescue operations. The statement came after CPN (UML) Secretary, Mahesh Basnet alleged that relief supplies meant for flood victims were being kept inside Army and police barracks, while some food items had reportedly gone bad.
Police forces working round the clock in flood-hit areas
Nepal Police said personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and armed police force have been continuously involved in rescue, relief and rehabilitation work following the devastating flash floods that hit the country. The force said that security teams have been rescuing stranded residents, searching for missing people, providing medical assistance, managing recovered bodies and delivering relief materials to affected communities. Police officials claims that security agencies took relief supplies and failed to distribute them were 'baseless'.
Massive destruction due to floods
The disaster was triggered after an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, 2026 caused the Bhotekoshi River to swell dangerously and destroyed several settlements. The floods damaged houses and vehicles, roads and bridges, hydropower projects, infrastructure across northern and central Nepal and several districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading witnessed heavy destruction.
Warning against fake news
Nepal Police has made a statement that spreading unverified information during a humanitarian crisis could create confusion, reduce the morale of rescue personnel and hamper disaster management efforts. The force clarified that it does not have any relief materials stored under its control and urged citizens to verify information before sharing it on social media.
Political row over flood response intensifies
Mahesh Basnet had earlier alleged that flood victims at shelters were facing food shortages while relief supplies were allegedly stored inside security facilities. He also criticised the government's disaster response and raised questions over rescue operations. However, Nepal Police maintained that security agencies remain committed to saving lives and ensuring humanitarian assistance reaches people affected by the floods.
