Published on: 2026-08-27
Source: United Nations – Объединенные Нации –
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August 27, 2026 Humanitarian Aid
At least 17,000 children are in urgent need of assistance after the massive floods that struck the Nepalese districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading on August 26. This was reported on Thursday by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
“The United Nations is mobilizing resources and humanitarian teams. We are committed to supporting the efforts of national authorities to provide urgent assistance [to the population],” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher stated on the X platform that he has allocated the first 2 million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund to support those affected.
The flood destroyed homes, schools, and hospitals
According to preliminary data, the natural disaster on the border between Nepal and China has claimed the lives of more than 350 people, including at least 14 children. More than 1300 people are still missing. It is expected that as search and rescue operations continue, the number of victims will increase.
“Children in Rasuwa and Dhading saw how in just minutes, torrents of water washed away their familiar lives, destroying homes, schools, and medical facilities. Among the children, there are fatalities, and many have lost loved ones,” said UNICEF representative in Nepal Alice Akunga.
According to her, children who have survived the natural disaster are now threatened by diseases, malnutrition, violence, and exploitation. UNICEF is already working in the affected areas and expanding aid efforts, but the organization urgently needs additional resources. The UN Children’s Fund has requested $17.2 million for these purposes.
Entire districts are cut off from the outside world
Powerful floods have washed away or cut off entire settlements from the outside world. Roads, bridges, hydroelectric facilities, water supply systems, and telecommunications networks have been seriously damaged.
Many areas remain virtually inaccessible, making the delivery of vital aid difficult. At least four medical facilities have been severely damaged, limiting access to healthcare for children and their families.
Thousands of children have been left without schools
Floods completely destroyed 18 schools, and another 20 schools were damaged. Dozens of educational institutions located near riverbanks remain under threat.
As a result, about 10,000 school-age children urgently need support in the field of education. Temporary learning centers need to be created for them and supplied with educational materials. Psychological support is also necessary for children and teachers.
Emergency assistance from UNICEF
In cooperation with the government of Nepal and humanitarian partners, UNICEF is expanding operations to provide assistance in healthcare, nutrition, water supply, sanitation and hygiene, as well as education, child protection, and social support.
In the coming days, medical tents, mosquito nets, newborn kits, and therapeutic food for children with acute malnutrition will be delivered to the affected areas. Thousands of families are already receiving emergency hygiene kits.
In addition, teams of specialists in psychological assistance have been sent there. UNICEF also helps to identify and register children who are missing or separated from their families.
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