Nepal Floods: Nepal has officially wrapped up search and rescue after the Aug 26 Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods, confirming 1,455 deaths and leaving 5,285 still missing; the government is shifting focus to reconstruction and rehabilitation, with a proposed NPR 559.18 billion budget for 504 programmes. Nepali Congress Convention: At its 15th General Convention, Nepali Congress endorsed a political report calling for party restructuring, youth participation, and no pre-election alliances, while also approving constitutional changes—adding a senior vice-president and a woman vice-president, expanding the CWC, and proposing state funding tied to votes and audits. Local Elections Prep: Parties are gearing up for local elections likely in mid-next year, with RSP launching a nationwide campaign and UML prioritising electoral preparations. Infrastructure After Disasters: The Department of Roads plans tougher bridge and road standards, including long-span designs without river pillars and revised flood design assumptions; officials also discussed advance ticket booking for Dashain and festival travel. Energy & Power: The stalled Hetauda–Dhalkebar 400kV transmission line is set to come into operation right after Dashain, and the energy ministry pushed for wider digital bill payments. Weather: Rain and light snowfall are expected to continue across several provinces into the Ghatasthapana period. Foreign Policy: FM Shisir Khanal is in Fiji for the Pre-COP Leaders’ event, then heads to Australia for bilateral talks.