NEPAL FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY

Catastrophic Flash Floods Strike Nepal

Communities need your support — right now.

WHAT HAPPENED ?

On 26 August 2026, a glacial collapse triggered a debris flow and a sudden surge of water into the Lhende–Bhote Koshi river system. The resulting flash flood tore through Rasuwa and swept downstream along the Trishuli River corridor, devastating communities in Nuwakot and Dhading.

As of 31 August 2026, the death toll has climbed past 900, with several thousand people still missing or unaccounted for. Thousands of families have been displaced, and homes, livelihoods and essential infrastructure lie in ruins.

The full scale of the humanitarian impact is still unfolding.

Widespread destruction in Rasuwa district and downstream in Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan.

WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THE GROUND?

Access to the worst-affected areas remains difficult, and needs are urgent. Families who have lost their homes and belongings need immediate assistance, while damaged water and sanitation systems are raising the risk of disease outbreaks. Children, women, older people and people with disabilities face heightened risks and added barriers to essential services.

The Government of Nepal and humanitarian organizations are already on the ground, leading search-and-rescue operations and delivering emergency relief and medical care. But the scale of the disaster means continued support is urgently needed.

OUR APPROACH:

SWAN is working closely with local authorities, communities, humanitarian partners and other stakeholders to ensure support is needs-based, well-coordinated and reaches those who need it most.

IMMEDIATE SUPPORT:

• Distribution of food, clothing, and essential relief items.
• Provision of temporary shelter and non-food items.
• Distribution of dignity and hygiene kits to women, girls, and vulnerable groups.
• Provision of WASH supplies to affected communities.
• Support to displaced people in holding centers.
• Targeted support for children, women, adolescent girls, older people, and other vulnerable groups.
• Rapid assessment and coordination with local government and humanitarian partners

LONG-TERM RECOVERY SUPPORT:

As the emergency phase eases, SWAN will help affected communities recover, rebuild and grow more resilient — across our core focus areas of education, health, livelihoods and WASH. Our longer-term response includes:

• Restoring damaged schools and learning spaces
• Rehabilitating water and sanitation facilities
• Supporting livelihood recovery for affected households
• Building climate-resilient livelihoods and infrastructure
• Helping children and families return to safe, stable and dignified living conditions

DONATE / SUPPORT:

How You Can Support the Relief Efforts?

If you would like to support the emergency relief efforts for communities affected by the disaster in Nepal, donations can be made through SWAN in the following countries:

In Nepal
Social Welfare Association of Nepal (SWAN)
Account Number: 01 100 130 847 01
Bank: NABIL Bank Limited, Kantipath Branch, Kathmandu, Nepal
SWIFT Code: NARBNP
www.swannepal.org

In Germany
SWAN Deutschland e.V.
Bank: VR Bank Kreis Steinfurt e.G.
IBAN: DE37 4036 1906 4083 6507 00
BIC: GENODEM1IBB
www.swan-ev.de

In Austria
SWAN Österreich – A Herz fia Nepal
IBAN: AT25 3477 7000 0193 3217
BIC: RZOOAT2L777
www.swan-oesterreich.at

NEPAL FLASH FLOOD

Help people and communities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

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NOTE: 100% of Your Donation Reaches Flood-Affected Communities

Every contribution goes directly toward providing essential relief and early recovery support to people and communities affected by the floods.