A sudden flash flood has swept away entire villages in the border region between Nepal and Tibet. At least 190 people have died, and hundreds are still missing. Children and families have lost their homes and now need food, medical care, and safe shelter. Terre des Hommes has provided €30,000 in emergency aid, but the need is much greater.
Please donateWhat happened
A tidal wave without warning
The situation on the ground remains unclear. Some villages are barely accessible due to the mudslides, and the exact cause of the flood has not yet been officially confirmed.
On August 26, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM local time, a sudden and severe flash flood struck the border region between Nepal and China. The floodwaters originated on the Tibetan side via the Bhotekoshi River and spread along the Trishuli River as far as Mugling. The suspected cause is a glacial lake outburst flood, in which a glacial lake suddenly empties in the form of a flood wave – however, this has not yet been officially confirmed.
Nepal has declared the affected areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan crisis zones for an initial period of three months and has deployed the army and helicopters for rescue operations.
acute need
What people need most urgently right now
Our partner organizations on the ground are working around the clock under difficult conditions to provide the most necessary assistance to the people.
food
supplies for families who have lost their stores and fields.
Emergency shelters:
Safe accommodation for people whose homes have been destroyed.
Medical care
, treatment of the injured and protection from diseases in the affected areas.
Humanitarian emergency aid:
Further acute assistance, especially for children and families in this traumatic situation.
Your donation makes a difference where it is needed
We have already provided €30,000 in emergency aid, and our local partners are currently preparing further relief measures. However, the need remains great – children and their families, in particular, must not be left alone in this situation. Support our emergency relief efforts and enable life-saving immediate assistance on the ground. Every contribution helps to finance food, emergency shelter, and medical care for the people of Nepal. Help now with your donation.