Islamic Relief staff have arrived in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, one of the areas hit hardest by deadly flash flooding earlier this week, according to a press release by Islamic Relief Worldwide. The organization is preparing to deliver emergency shelter and essential items to hundreds of families affected by the disaster. An appeal has been launched to support those most in need. At least 626 people have been killed and nearly 3,000 remain unaccounted for, Nepali authorities said. An estimated 93,000 people have been impacted and require urgent humanitarian assistance.
The floods have devastated communities across Nuwakot, sweeping away homes, infrastructure, and vital transport links. Damaged roads and bridges, landslides, debris, and disrupted telecommunications are hindering humanitarian organizations from assessing needs and delivering aid. Families have been displaced and entire communities cut off. Authorities have warned of a possible secondary flash flood from a newly formed lake on the Lhende River, around 18km upstream of Rasuwagadhi. Fears remain that the humanitarian situation could deteriorate further.
Immediate priorities identified by Islamic Relief include emergency shelter, food, safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene supplies, healthcare, and essential household items. These are aimed at families who have lost homes and belongings in the disaster. The organization confirmed it will continue monitoring the situation and coordinating its response as humanitarian needs become clearer. Urgent assistance is required across multiple sectors. The scale of destruction has left responders working under difficult conditions.
Iccharam Thapa Magar, Project Coordinator with Islamic Relief in Nepal, has been visiting villages in Nuwakot to witness conditions firsthand.
“The devastation is unimaginable. I saw entire communities that have been washed away. There are many dead bodies under the debris and the smell is horrific,” he said.
He also described children stranded on the wrong side of the river after crossing bridges to attend school that were later washed away, leaving them separated from their families.
Education and essential infrastructure have been severely disrupted by the floods. At least 18 schools have been completely destroyed and another 20 damaged, leaving around 10,000 school-age children unable to continue their education. Islamic Relief has urged supporters to contribute to its Nepal Floods Emergency Appeal to help deliver life-saving aid. The organization continues to coordinate with local authorities as the response unfolds. Assessments will guide further intervention as access improves.