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Emergency Contacts Nepal: Police, Ambulance, Disaster Helplines

Every key helpline in one verified table, what to say on the call, and keeping it current.

By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04

Save these numbers TODAY - crises are the worst time to search. Call the right service with location ready.

Steps

1Save police, fire, ambulance
100 police, 101 fire, 102 ambulance - plus 103 traffic police for road incidents.
2Add specialised lines
Child 1098, women 1145, tourist police 1144, disaster 1149 for the situations they cover.
3Say it right
What happened, exact location with landmark, how many hurt, your callback number - in that order.
4Re-verify yearly
Helplines rotate. Confirm from official sources annually and update the family list.

Key Nepal emergency helplines (verify yearly from official sources)
Service	Number	When to call
Police Control	100	Crime, theft, danger, emergencies
Fire Brigade	101	Fire, rescue, gas leaks
Ambulance Service	102	Medical emergency transport
Traffic Police	103	Accidents, traffic issues
Child Helpline	1098	Children in danger or need
Women Helpline	1145	Violence or support needs
Tourist Police	1144	Tourist scams, theft, help
Disaster Helpline (NDRRMA)	1149	Flood, landslide, quake info

Good to know: Never make test or prank calls - they block real emergencies and are punishable.

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Which ambulance number?

102 reaches ambulance services in most areas; hospitals also run their own - save your nearest.

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