Nepal Flash Flood August 2026
Catastrophic flash flooding struck northern Nepal and the Nepal–Tibet border region on August 26, 2026, devastating communities throughout the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli River corridor.
At least 1,127 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, 4,858 remain missing or unaccounted for, and more than 6,500 people have been rescued. The disaster has affected an estimated 1.6 million people, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot among the hardest-hit districts.
The disaster was triggered by a massive ice-and-rock avalanche associated with a glacier collapse near the Nepal–China border, sending an enormous surge of water, mud, rock and debris through the river system. Entire communities were swept away or buried as the flood moved through Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and continued downstream.
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Explore organizations serving in response to this disaster. The map and list show the same filtered response activity, including locations, services, dates, and links to learn more. Services and volunteer opportunities may change, so please contact each organization directly to confirm current availability.
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is distributing food, clean drinking water, sheltering materials, and personal hygiene kits. As local stores, homes, and resources were washed away, survivors’ needs can only be met through outside kindness. Convoy of Hope remains committed to serving impacted communities. See website for support and volunteer details.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is mobilizing feeding support for communities impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Nepal. Through trusted local relationships and an established feeding program that has been serving in Nepal over the past year, the organization is positioned to provide critical assistance to some of the hardest-hit communities. With many areas isolated and traditional access routes severely impacted, the response presents significant logistical challenges. Mercy Chefs is working alongside trusted local partners to provide food and essential support to affected communities. See website for support and volunteer details.
Operation Blessing
En route to Nepal and coordinating with local partners and its Operation Blessing India team to determine where assistance is most needed. Their stated focus is practical assistance, compassionate care and hope. See website for support and volunteer details.
Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan’s Purse has sent a team of disaster relief specialists to Nepal to work with trusted Christian partners on the ground, whom we also worked with after the terrible 2015 earthquake and its aftershocks. Thousands of families are in need. We will focus on emergency feeding and providing relief items such as tarps, blankets, solar lights, hygiene kits, and more. See website for support and volunteer details.
CitiIMPACT Ministries
CitiIMPACT Ministries is working with trusted local partners on the ground to provide immediate aid to individuals and families impacted by this devastating disaster. We are putting critical funds directly into the hands of local partners so they can act immediately, purchasing life-sustaining supplies in-country and rapidly distributing assistance to communities in urgent need. Initial aid include food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies and temporary shelter. CitiIMPACT has a long history of working in Nepal. Following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015, we launched a multi-year response to support impacted communities. The relationship maintained through that response and beyond have positioned us to quickly provide support during this current crisis. See website for support and volunteer details.
Foursquare Disaster Relief
Foursquare Disaster Relief is working alongside trusted local partners as they assess needs, support affected families, and prepare for long-term recovery. See website for support and volunteer details.
World Vision
Local staff and teams providing much needed repositioned resources. See website for support and volunteer details.
Hope Force International
Hope Force is responding through a trusted local partner in Nepal, with whom we’ve had a long-standing relationship since the devastating 2015 earthquakes. Over the years, we’ve sent teams annually to support rebuilding efforts and provide medical clinics. Our partner has deep relationships within the affected communities, and we will be looking for ways to come alongside them, strengthen their efforts, and help meet the needs of those impacted. See website for support and volunteer details.
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Ghangri Church
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Church connection in the Region... Serving congregation and community through the recent flooding event.
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