Nuwakot [Nepal], August 31,2026: As devastating flash floods continue to affect parts of Nepal, local organisations and NGOs have also stepped up efforts to provide relief material and essential supplies to survivors in Nuwakot district.Small trucks were seen transporting relief material to flood-affected areas, with volunteers engaged in distributing supplies among people in need.
The Rastriya Sarokar Mancha Nepal, Kathmandu, under its ‘Karmanishtha Abhiyaan’ (Mission of Duty) campaign, has sent its third batch of relief material, focusing on food supplies, basic amenities and essential items for affected families.Speaking to ANI, Rastriya Sarokar Manch national spokesperson Pratik Joshi said, “This is part of our ‘Karmanishtha Abhiyaan’ (Mission of Duty) campaign. This is our third batch–the third vehicle. Our friends had also taken supplies from here previously; so, this is the third time we are bringing aid here. We have focused primarily on daily essentials–specifically food–and the most critical arrangements regarding food and accommodation.”
On the requirements of flood-affected people, Joshi said the government’s attention was currently focused on rescue operations, and citizens needed to come forward to support those affected.”The primary issue is that the government’s attention is currently divided due to the ongoing rescue operations. We believe that as Nepalis, we should step up to help fellow human beings. Since the government is unable to fully focus its attention there right now, we decided to make our own efforts to provide assistance,” he said.”Based on what our friends shared with us–specifically regarding the need for food supplies, decent sleeping arrangements, and addressing gaps in basic amenities–we decided to focus on these areas,” he added.
On the requirements of flood-affected people, Joshi said the government’s attention was currently focused on rescue operations, and citizens needed to come forward to support those affected.”The primary issue is that the government’s attention is currently divided due to the ongoing rescue operations. We believe that as Nepalis, we should step up to help fellow human beings. Since the government is unable to fully focus its attention there right now, we decided to make our own efforts to provide assistance,” he said.”Based on what our friends shared with us–specifically regarding the need for food supplies, decent sleeping arrangements, and addressing gaps in basic amenities–we decided to focus on these areas,” he added.
Nepal continues to deal with one of its worst recent flood disasters. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the death toll rose to 903 on Monday, while around 4,247 people remained missing. A total of 10,451 people have been rescued so far.Chitwan has reported the highest number of casualties at 272, followed by Nawalparasi East with 207, Nawalparasi West with 151, Nuwakot with 95, Gorkha with 62, Dhading with 55, Tanahun with 37 and Rasuwa with 24.The missing include security personnel, government employees, hydropower workers and foreign nationals. Nuwakot has reported 1,548 missing persons and Rasuwa 865, according to District Emergency Operations Centre data.Rescue operations are continuing on the ground and by air. The Nepal Army has conducted aerial rescues of 252 foreigners and 3,344 Nepali nationals, while 411 flights have been conducted as part of rescue and relief operations.On August 30, 15 people from a hydropower site, including five Chinese and seven Indian nationals, were rescued.Nearly 20,000 security personnel have been deployed for rescue operations. Ground teams have carried out 8,730 rescues, while helicopter operations have airlifted thousands of people from affected areas.
