Disaster Aid UK & Ireland is urgently supporting our partners at Disaster Aid Nepal, as they assist those made homeless by the devastating floods. The impact of the monsoon has left families without shelter, clean water, or essential supplies. Many have lost everything.
Together, we can make a difference. Please consider offering a “hand up, not a handout” to those in need.
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps restore hope and rebuild lives.
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Further background information September 26–28, 2024: A late monsoon rainfall event caused landslides and flooding across Nepal, killing 217 people and injuring 142. The Kathmandu Valley was the worst affected area, but there were also many events in eastern Nepal.
Nepal has this year experienced severe monsoon floods, resulting in extensive damage to lives, infrastructure, and agriculture across the country. Heavy, persistent rainfall caused rivers to overflow, triggering landslides in mountainous regions and inundating low-lying areas. Particularly affected were the Terai plains, where floodwaters displaced thousands, damaged homes, and disrupted livelihoods. Major highways and rural roads were washed away, complicating rescue and relief operations and isolating remote communities.
The floods heightened Nepal’s vulnerability to climate change, as monsoons have become increasingly erratic and intense in recent years. Agriculture, a backbone of Nepal’s economy, was hit hard, with submerged fields threatening food security. In response, local and international organizations, along with the government, mobilized emergency resources, providing shelters, food, and medical support to affected families. Yet, the 2024 monsoon floods underscore the urgent need for improved infrastructure, early warning systems, and sustainable practices to build resilience against future climate-induced disasters.