Floods and Landslides Displace Hundreds in Western Nepal

KATHMANDU — Heavy rains have triggered severe floods and landslides across Western Nepal, killing more than 20 people and displacing nearly 750 families as of 28 September 2026, according to government figures.

The disaster swept away houses and critical infrastructure, forcing residents to flee to higher ground and emergency shelters. Damaged roads and bridges have complicated rescue and relief efforts to reach impacted communities.

The latest disaster follows massive flash floods that hit Northern Nepal on 26 August 2026, which were triggered by a glacial collapse and impacted areas along the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli river corridor, including Timure, Rasuwagadhi, and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa. Those earlier floods left at least 1,400 people dead and approximately 5,700 still missing, affecting more than 10,000 households.

In response to the current crisis in Western Nepal, humanitarian organization Save the Children announced it is coordinating with partners to distribute emergency supplies, including hygiene kits and shelter materials such as tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, and rope.

Tara Chettry, Country Director for Save the Children in Nepal, stated that the repeated flooding has disrupted education and livelihoods while causing significant distress among children. Chettry noted that while immediate aid is underway, long-term support will be required.

In the regions impacted by the August disaster, Save the Children reported reaching more than 7,500 people, including roughly 2,300 children. Relief operations there have included setting up temporary learning and child-friendly spaces, providing clean drinking water, delivering baby and hygiene kits, and aiding family reunification efforts. The organization is also collaborating with local authorities to deliver psychosocial support and monitor checkpoints to protect women and children from trafficking and exploitation.

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