Nepal Flood 2026

On 26 August, a devastating flash flood struck Rasuwa and communities downstream along the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli corridor, destroying homes, roads, and bridges. While government rescue operations are still underway, we are preparing for what comes next.

„After a flood, safe drinking water is an immediate need.

We know from experience that displaced families lose access to safe drinking water, working latrines, and basic sanitation. These are the post-disaster conditions in which diarrheal disease (and other infectious diseases) spread. Untreated, it can cause fatal dehydration, with children under five being the most vulnerable.

When families are taking shelter in close proximity and drawing from the same contaminated source, one household’s illness becomes an outbreak. A health system already responding to trauma, injury, and displacement cannot absorb a second emergency. Preventing that outbreak is the purpose of our response.” Ramu Kharel, MD, MPH. Emergency Medicine & Public Health Specialist. Founder and Lead Strategist, HAPSA

We can help nepale people directly by providing post disaster saniation kits.