On August 26, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border experienced a powerful and unprecedented flash flood that caused catastrophic destruction. At least 1,450 people have died, over 6,000 people remain missing, and 3,629 people are living in displacement sites in Rasuwa, Dhading, and Khatmandu. Profound damage to infrastructure and roads has complicated search and rescue operations and slowed relief efforts.
Since late August, UMCOR has sent nearly $90k in relief funds to partners on the ground, including United Mission Nepal, The United Methodist Church in Nepal, Amity Foundation, the Methodist Church in Nepal, and ACT Alliance, which have helped to provide essential food and non-food items to thousands of affected families and households along the Nepal-Tibet border.
As relief and recovery efforts continue, UMCOR is coordinating a longer-term response through United Mission Nepal and an interfaith coalition of disaster response organizations. We remain in prayer for those who have lost their homes, communities, and loved ones, and for the aid workers and responders providing care to those who need it most.