Published on: 2026-08-28
Source: United Nations – Объединенные Нации –
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August 28, 2026 Humanitarian aid
Large-scale rescue operations continue in Nepal after devastating floods that have claimed the lives of at least 464 people. Nearly a thousand are considered missing, including more than five hundred foreigners.
According to UN coordinator in Nepal Leila Peters Yahya, many areas of the country are completely cut off from the outside world, aid is delivered by helicopters, and the destruction of infrastructure – including 40 kilometers of roads – is considered “colossal.” The operation involves over 30,000 military personnel and security forces working around the clock.
The head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Kamal Kishore, called the event “the largest disaster in the country’s modern history.” He warned of the risk of new landslides and floods in mountainous areas and emphasized the need for long-term recovery.
The International Federation of Red Cross reported that some areas are still inaccessible even for an initial damage assessment. Preliminary data indicate that about 93,000 people have been affected. The Federation announced a yearly humanitarian appeal for Nepal totaling 25 million Swiss francs.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), at least 17,000 children are in urgent need of assistance, many have lost their families and homes, and about 10,000 cannot return to school. The fund is requesting 17.2 million dollars to continue emergency response operations.
The World Health Organization reported damage to six medical facilities and the disappearance of eight healthcare workers. Disruptions to water supply and sanitation increase the risk of infection outbreaks. Emergency medical kits, tents, and other materials have already been delivered to the country.
Representatives of humanitarian agencies warn: the situation remains extremely unstable, access to clean water and medical care is a key problem for the survivors.
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