On 26 August 2026, flash floods swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot in northern Nepal, destroying homes and damaging roads, bridges, power and communications. More than 1,400 people have lost their lives, and over 5,000 remain missing.
In the first month, World Vision, together with our local partners have reached 8,684 people, including approximately 3,521 children, with food, water, essential supplies and child protection support.
Providing Food Assistance
The floods disrupted families’ access to food and left many without the supplies they had at home.
- 750 food packages were distributed, benefiting 3,750 people. Each package contained rice, pulses, cooking oil and salt, providing approximately 15 days of food.
Supporting Access to Safe Water and Hygiene
Damage to water infrastructure has made safe water storage, household water treatment and hygiene supplies an urgent need.
- 50 water tanks, each with a 1,000-litre capacity, and pipe sets were provided for clean water.
- 33,700 water purification tablets were distributed for household use.
- 465 hygiene kits were distributed, benefiting 2,325 people, including 930 children. The kits contained soap, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other personal hygiene items.
- 559 women and girls received dignity kits containing menstrual products, undergarments and other personal essentials.
Providing Shelter and Household Essentials
Families whose homes and belongings were damaged or lost needed protection from the elements and basic items for daily living.
- 91 shelter kits were distributed, supporting 455 people, including 182 children. Each kit contained a tarpaulin, ropes, blankets, foam mattresses, mosquito nets and a solar lamp.
- 172 bed sets, each containing a quilt, mattress, pillow and bedsheet were distributed benefitting 860 people.
- 169 kitchen kits containing cookware, utensils and plates supported 395 people.
The floods also damaged the premises and equipment of local public services. Essential office equipment was provided to four institutions: a health post, a ward office and two local administrative offices to support the resumption of services for affected communities.
Helping Children Find Safety and Routine
For children, the floods brought sudden changes to their homes, schooling and daily routines. Safe spaces provide opportunities to play, spend time with other children and receive support as they begin to make sense of what has happened.
- Two Child-Friendly Spaces were established in evacuation centres, providing a safe space for 116 children to play and recover from the trauma.
A Place to Feel Like a Child Again
After the flood, Lusang’s mother watched her daughter struggle with the loss of their home and her familiar routine.
She recalled Lusang asking, “We don’t have a home anymore. Where will we go?” Hearing those words broke her heart.
In the first few days, the children were so frightened that they would shout, “It’s coming, it’s coming!” and run uphill whenever they sensed danger. They clung to their families. School and play had disappeared from their days.
Now, Lusang’s mother sees the children playing again at the Child-Friendly Space. “They are slowly getting back into a routine and seem more at ease,” she shared. Seeing Lusang able to play again gives her mother hope, even as their family faces an uncertain future.
Continuing to Stand with Children and Families
The three-month emergency relief phase will run through 30 November 2026, targeting 25,000 people including 10,000 children. The relief efforts will focus on food assistance, clean water, shelter, household and hygiene essentials and child protection.
A planned 12-month early recovery phase will follow. World Vision and local partners will focus on restoring livelihoods, supporting children’s safe return to learning, rehabilitating shelters and restoring access to health, education, water and sanitation services. The work will also strengthen local systems that protect children and women.
For children and families affected by the floods, the road ahead will take time. Thank you for the support you have given so far. You can continue to stand with them as they rebuild their lives.
