On August 26, 2026, a devastating glacier-collapse flash flood struck communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river areas, affecting six districts and causing enormous loss of life and destruction. According to the latest preliminary report dated September 5, 2026, 1,344 people have died and approximately 5,000 remain missing. Search and recovery operations are continuing.

The disaster has affected approximately 7,570 houses, with more than 3,300 families displaced. Around 55 km of roads, 37 motorable bridges—including 33 completely destroyed—and 68 suspension bridges have been damaged. 18 schools were affected, including 10 completely swept away, along with 7 health facilities and 48 government buildings. Agricultural land has also been damaged or swept away, severely affecting food security and livelihoods.

Nepal’s energy infrastructure has suffered major losses, with 13 hydropower projects affected, approximately 783 MW of generation capacity impacted, 1 solar power plant and 2 transmission lines damaged. Telecommunications and other essential infrastructure have also been disrupted. Shops, markets, banks, hotels, restaurants and vehicles have suffered significant damage, while nationwide figures for these losses are still unavailable. Tourism and local livelihoods have also been heavily affected.

The flood has caused significant livestock and poultry losses. In Nuwakot,one of the six affected districts, preliminary assessments indicate that more than 160,000 animals and poultry were lost, including pigs, chickens and buffaloes, with additional losses of cattle, goats and fish. A nationwide animal-loss figure is not yet available. (Note: All figures are preliminary and subject to change as Nepal’s government continues its search, verification and comprehensive damage assessment.)  

Compassion for Asia and our partners are actively responding to the needs of affected families. Pastor Santosh has returned from Nuwakot, and Pastor Prem and Aron have returned from their field visit, describing the damage as beyond explanation. Relief has already been distributed to 50 affected families in Nuwakot, providing rice, lentils, salt, cooking oil and dry food.

In the Betrawati area of Rasuwa, Compassion for Asia and Run Nepal provided assistance to 28 families with young children, including urgent food supplies, children’s food, diapers, hygiene supplies and other essential items through Children’s Kits. More relief is now being sent to affected churches and communities.Our response is focused on food, clean water, children’s supplies, diapers, hygiene materials, temporary shelter and essential household necessities. As the emergency continues into recovery, families will need support to rebuild their homes, children to return to school, farmers to restore agriculture and livestock, and small businesses to restart their livelihoods.

Please continue to pray for Nepal. Pray for the families who have lost loved ones, those still searching for missing relatives, displaced families, children, rescue workers, churches and communities facing the long road to recovery. Please continue to pray, support and stand with Nepal.

 

On August 26, 2026, a devastating glacier-related collapse triggered massive flash flooding in the Bhote Koshi region of Nepal. This powerful disaster has claimed lives, left many people missing, destroyed homes, and swept away bridges, schools, and other essential infrastructure.

As of today, more than 4,000 people are still reported missing. Families continue to search desperately for their loved ones while also facing the heartbreaking reality of losing their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. Countless survivors have lost everything they had worked hard to build.

The danger is not yet over as search, rescue, and emergency relief efforts continue.The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and other emergency teams are working tirelessly in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions to search for missing people, rescue survivors, and assist communities affected by the disaster.

This has become a serious humanitarian crisis. While the immediate needs are still urgent and must be addressed as well, we also understand that the road to recovery will be long.

Compassion for Asia and Run Nepal Responding Together

We are on the ground, working hand in hand with our national NGO partner, local authorites of local communities in the affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa.

Compassion for Asia is a organization committed to both spiritual and social work. Through our partner organization, Reach the Unreached Nepal (RUN Nepal)—a government-registered NGO established in 1998 and authorized to carry out social and humanitarian work—we have served communities in Nepal for many years.

Together with RUN Nepal and community leaders, and other organizations involved in the relief response, we are working to bring practical assistance to families affected by this disaster. Our immediate response is focused particularly on the affected communities of Nuwakot and Rasuwa.

Families affected by the disaster urgently need:

Clean and safe drinking water
Food supplies such as rice, lentils, salt, and cooking oil—the everyday staples local families depend on
Emergency shelter materials, including tents and tarps
Blankets, mattresses, and warm clothing
Cooking utensils and other basic household supplies
Other essential items for families who have lost their homes and belongings

The impact of this disaster extends across a wide area, affecting communities from the northern Himalayan border regions and continuing downstream. For this reason, we are also partnering with churches and other organizations on the ground to reach as many affected families as possible, as quickly as possible.

By working together, we can help ensure that more families receive urgently needed food, clean water, shelter, clothing, and other essential support during these critical days.

How You Can Help

Your support can help provide urgently needed relief supplies to families affected by this disaster. Donations will be used to support emergency relief efforts and provide essential assistance to communities in the affected areas. Follow the link for Europe and Norway at  https://compassionforasia.com/nb/gi-en-gave/ , In USA follow this link.   https://globeintl.org/members/sudip-cfa .

We are praying , working toward providing immediate emergency relief now and  later  would be becoming deeply involved in the long-term helping the holistic recovery and rebuilding of affected communities.

Please Also Pray For
The safety and rescue of the more than 4,000 people who are still missing
Families waiting desperately for news about their loved ones
Those who have lost family members, homes, and livelihoods
The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, rescue teams, and volunteers working in dangerous and difficult conditions
Strength, comfort, and hope for communities as they begin the long process of recovery

Thank you for standing with our Nepali brothers and sisters during this devastating time. Together, we can bring practical help, hope, and compassion to families who have lost so much.

 

An earthquake-triggered landslide caused a deadly flash flood in Nepal and Tibet , killing at least many people and leaving more than 400 missing. During the unpredictable monsoon season, floods, landslides, and avalanches continue to threaten communities in Rasuwa, Dhading, Trishuli, and Nuwakot.

Please keep the affected families, the missing people, and the rescue teams in your prayers. Pray for protection, strength, and comfort for everyone affected by this tragedy. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DsKyWxDkNPI

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” (Matthew 28:6)

Many of our churches actively joined in a wonderful celebration of the risen Christ. In the Easter program in Kathmandu, local churches from across Kathmandu gathered for a joint event, reflecting unity and shared faith. Believers came together to commemorate the resurrection, sharing hope, worship, and fellowship in a vibrant gathering. They walked from different parts of the city to Dasharath Rangasala and assembled at the stadium. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” (Matthew 28:6)