Islamic Relief is working with local partners to support people affected by the deadly flooding in Nepal.
Pragya Adhikari, an Islamic Relief aid worker, has been supporting distributions in Nuwakot — one of the worst-affected areas:
“The suffering I can hear and see is so tragic. Even three storey buildings are inundated with sand and debris, with the floods reaching 8 or 9 metres high.
“Many children have been orphaned as they were at school while the floods killed their parents. Other entire families are still missing – I heard of families of 24 and 30 people who are still unaccounted for.
“The level of flooding and trauma of people that have lost their family is something these communities have never seen before. I met an elderly man in his seventies who told me he’d never seen flooding like this in his lifetime. He said it’s at least four times bigger than even the most intense flood they can remember.
“Recovery will take a lot a lot of time. Some areas are still only accessible by helicopter, but we have to start debris clearance as quickly as possible.”
Islamic Relief’s response
Islamic Relief are coordinating with Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to ensure our support reaches those who need it most.
So far, we have begun distributing 1,000 emergency shelter kits in Rasuwa District.
Each shelter kit includes essential items such as tarpaulins, blankets, pillows, and foam mattresses to help families meet their immediate needs.
Rescue operations are ongoing
Local authorities have confirmed that more than 1,300 people have been killed by the devastating floods that struck Nepal’s northern border on 26 August. More than 5,000 people are missing.
Widespread damage to roads, bridges and communication networks is hampering access to remote communities, creating significant challenges for the humanitarian response and leaving people exposed to continuing monsoon rains.
The ongoing heavy rain and the destruction of dozens of roads and bridges in the worst affected regions of Rasuwa and Nuwakot mean large trucks are unable to pass the blocked roads. Journeys that should take 4-5 hours are taking up to 15 hours.
Tens of thousands of people have had their lives ripped apart by the floods. Please help us to ease their suffering and provide lifesaving support. Donate to our Nepal Floods Emergency Appeal now.
