Nepal Flood Appeal 2026

The Crisis: What Happened in Nepal

In the early hours of 26 August 2026, a massive glacial collapse near the Nepal/Tibet border sent a wall of rock, ice and mud into the Bhote Koshi River, triggering flash floods that swept downstream through Rasuwa District and beyond. Villages including Syaphrubesi and Timure were among the hardest hit.

The floodwaters have:

• Killed several hundred people, with hundreds more still unaccounted for as search and rescue operations continue
• Affected an estimated 90,000+ people across five districts
• Destroyed or damaged homes, health clinics, schools, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure
• Cut off entire communities, making rescue and aid delivery extremely difficult
• Contaminated water supplies, raising the risk of waterborne disease
• Left more than 17,000 children in urgent need of humanitarian support

Damaged roads and bridges continue to hamper access to the worst-affected areas, and communication networks remain disrupted in parts of Rasuwa. Aid organizations warn that needs will keep growing as assessments reach more remote communities.

Why Your Donation Matters Right Now

Families across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun urgently need:

• Emergency shelter: tarpaulins, tents, and blankets for displaced families
• Clean water and sanitation: water purification and hygiene kits to prevent disease outbreaks
• Food and nutrition support: including therapeutic food for malnourished children
• Medical care: mobile health teams reaching communities cut off by damaged roads

How We’re Responding

We are working alongside local partners already active in the affected districts to reach families as quickly as possible, prioritizing the hardest-hit and most isolated communities. We aim to deliver;

• Food Packs
• Hygiene kits
• Blankets
• Solar Lights
• First Aid Kits

Donate Now

Every contribution, large or small, helps us respond faster and reach more families. As the search for survivors continues and needs grow, your support is critical.

Recurring donation option: Consider becoming a monthly supporter to help us respond to Nepal’s long-term recovery, not just the immediate emergency.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Nepal floods happen? The flash floods struck northern Nepal on 26 August 2026, following a large glacial collapse near the Nepal, Tibet border that sent debris into the Bhote Koshi River.

Which areas of Nepal were affected? The hardest-hit districts are Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun, with villages such as Syaphrubesi and Timure severely damaged.

How many people have been affected? Estimates suggest more than 90,000 people have been affected, with several hundred confirmed deaths and hundreds still missing as search operations continue. Figures are still being confirmed and are expected to change.

How will my donation be used? Your donation funds emergency relief on the ground. This may include shelter, clean water, food, medical care and child protection support, delivered through our teams and local partners on the ground in Nepal.

Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes, Feed The World is proud to have DGR status. This mean any donation above $2 is 100% tax deductible.