The Current Situation Of The Dashain Festival In Nepal (2026) Many areas across the country are currently considered high-risk zones. The devastating events that occurred around the 10th of Bhadra left the hearts of all Nepalis heavy with grief. The nation suffered immense loss—both in terms of lives and property—affecting people deeply, a tragedy that resonated with observers worldwide.
Many people lost not only their homes but also all their belongings. While Dashain comes and goes every year, the 2026 (or 2083 BS) celebration is set to be a somber and difficult one for many. Continuous rainfall a few weeks ago caused landslides and road blockages, leaving travelers stranded—unable to reach their destinations or return home.
The disruption of transportation and the inability to move goods or travel freely have caused great distress and anxiety. The scale of this disaster was beyond imagination; the sheer magnitude of the devastation has forced many to endure significant personal losses.
Consequently, there is a prevailing sense of sorrow across Nepal this Dashain (2026). Many Nepalis are heartbroken, facing a situation unprecedented and unimaginable in the country’s history. One could hardly have imagined that things in Nepal would unfold in this manner.
While people do usually celebrate Dashain, the festival comes and goes; however, the current situation makes travel extremely difficult due to various issues arising across different locations.
Regarding Nepal’s road network, many routes are obstructed or blocked in numerous places due to incessant rains. With the disruption of the movement of goods and people, one is compelled to wonder how the situation will resolve or when the roads might reopen.
There is widespread concern about how people will experience Dashain this year, as many are currently facing hardship. It is important to acknowledge and understand the challenges people are grappling with amidst this distress, especially since the way Dashain will unfold this year remains uncertain.
Hearing and witnessing these events is deeply saddening—particularly the impact of landslides across various regions—and while people wish to travel from one place to another, they find themselves constrained by these circumstances.