A field report from Indreni Children’s Home Relief Team — August 29, 2026
On August 26, a devastating flash flood hit parts of Nepal’s northern Himalayan region, affecting areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The sudden surge carried water, mud, rocks and debris through the river system, causing major destruction to homes, roads, bridges, schools and other infrastructure.
According to preliminary figures reported by authorities, 669 bodies had been recovered in Nepal, while 2,426 people were still missing or unaccounted for and 2,301 people had been injured and rescued. Seven deaths were also reported on the Tibetan side.
The disaster has left thousands of people displaced, while many families are still searching for missing relatives. Damaged roads and bridges have also made it difficult to reach some affected communities and deliver relief.
But behind these numbers are people who are now trying to survive without homes, food and basic necessities.
Our Visit to Nuwakot
On August 29, our Indreni Children’s Home team travelled to Nuwakot with food and relief materials for flood-affected families.
When we arrived, we spoke with a government employee who told us that some affected communities were still not receiving enough relief. She advised us to go directly to the temporary shelter where displaced families were staying.
So we changed our plan.
We took the safer, longer route and travelled to Bidur Municipality Ward No. 10, where flood-affected families had been moved to Sundari Kyourini Secondary School in Betrawati-Bhainse.
What we saw there was very different from what we had imagined.
According to the information and records we saw at the site, around 800 houses were in the affected area, with more than 300 reportedly swept away or completely destroyed.
The school had become a temporary shelter for hundreds of people.
People were sleeping on mats.
Some were sleeping directly on the floor.
Many did not have blankets.
Many had lost their homes, clothes, food and household belongings.
We were also told that more than 400 people were still missing from the affected area. These figures were shared with us locally and should be confirmed through official records.
During our visit, we also learned that Ramchandra Basic School in Bidur Ward No. 10 had been swept away by the flood, leaving children without their normal place of education.
We spoke with Ward Chairperson Ganesh Kumar Nepal, who told us that the displaced families were still facing serious shortages of food, clothes, blankets and proper shelter. The ward had moved them to the school because it was a safer place, but it was only a temporary solution.
What We Brought
Our Indreni Children’s Home team brought the following relief materials:
- 20 boxes of noodles
- 50 sacks of rice
- 100 packets of beaten rice (chiura)
- 100 packets of dalmoth
- 100 litres of cooking oil
- 2 sacks of salt
- 10 boxes of biscuits
We left all the relief materials we had brought with the affected community.
Based on the number of people and the amount of food available, this support may help around 400 people for approximately one week.
But after seeing the situation ourselves, we knew that it was not enough.
We were told that the community had previously received only limited assistance, including approximately NPR 15,000 in cash, 19 kilograms of apples, one solar power bank and some clothes.
We cannot say that this represents all assistance delivered to the wider area. Our report is based on what we saw and what people and local representatives told us during our visit.
But one thing was clear to us:
These families need much more support.
The Flood Is Over, But Their Crisis Is Not
The water has gone down, but for these families, the disaster continues.
They still need food.
They need blankets and clothes.
They need clean water and medicine.
They need safe shelter.
Their children need schools.
Their homes need to be rebuilt.
And families whose loved ones are still missing need answers.
We went to Nuwakot with food.
We came back with a deeper understanding of what these people are facing.
Our contribution was small, but we believe that every effort matters.
There are still people waiting for help.
There are still families searching for their loved ones.
And there are still communities that need to be reached.
We have support for Nuwakot Ward No. 10, but the need does not stop there. Many more communities are still struggling, with families waiting for support and hope. There are more places to reach, more families to help, and more lives depending on our collective action.
Your support can make a real difference. Please come forward, lend a helping hand, and help us reach the people who need it most. Together, we can take hope beyond Nuwakot Ward No. 10 and make sure no community is left behind.
They survived the flood. Now they need support to rebuild their lives.
— Indreni Children’s Home Relief Team Field Visit: August 29, 2026 Bidur Municipality–10, Nuwakot, Nepal
