Volunteers conduct rescue operations, distribute emergency provides and help affected households throughout Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts
Sewa Worldwide USA has launched $100,000 for emergency flood reduction in Nepal, as its volunteers work on the bottom to rescue stranded folks and ship pressing humanitarian help to communities throughout the severely affected districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
Following the August 26, 2026, catastrophic glacier collapse, avalanche and landslide, 1000’s are nonetheless lacking, as floodwaters brought about intensive destruction to properties, roads, bridges, hydropower services, water programs and communication networks, leaving quite a few communities remoted and urgently requiring meals, clear ingesting water, shelter, medical help and different important provides.
A number of Sewa Worldwide USA volunteers who had been close to the Nepal-Tibet border when the catastrophe struck had been additionally reported lacking, including to the group’s concern as search-and-rescue efforts continued all through the affected area.
In accordance with Sewa Worldwide, its volunteers and native reduction groups instantly mobilized to help affected households. Rescue groups have been working to evacuate stranded residents, whereas volunteers are distributing meals, water and emergency reduction supplies in flood-ravaged communities, the group mentioned.
“Sewa has began a fundraiser, ‘Nepal Flash Flood Aid,’ and raised greater than $134,000 in the previous couple of days,” mentioned Srikanth Gundavarapu, President of Sewa Worldwide.
“Flash floods have devastated elements of Nepal, killing tons of and sweeping away many devotees gathered for the Kailash Yatra. It’s heart-wrenching to see the struggling and grief of individuals,” Gundavarapu added.
Sewa Worldwide established a missing-person helpdesk by means of its Nepal Flood Aid program in a bid to assist households join with these lacking. Individuals who have misplaced contact with a member of the family, buddy, pilgrim or volunteer can submit the person’s data. Those that have positioned or rescued a lacking individual can also report the main points in order that households will be notified.
The initiative is especially essential as a result of broken communication networks and transportation infrastructure have made it extraordinarily tough for households to acquire dependable details about family members touring by means of or dwelling within the affected areas.
Sewa Worldwide USA has launched the “Nepal Flash Flood Aid” fundraiser to strengthen rescue operations and supply emergency help to affected communities.
Because the emergency response continues, Sewa Worldwide appealed to people, neighborhood organizations, non secular establishments, companies and company companions to contribute generously and assist present rapid reduction to households going through monumental hardship and uncertainty. Contributions will assist assist the distribution of meals, clear water, clothes, short-term shelter, medical provides and different urgently wanted reduction supplies.
Sewa’s response is predicted to proceed past the rapid rescue section. As soon as situations stabilize, the group says it might additionally help with rehabilitation and rebuilding initiatives to assist households restore their properties, livelihoods and important neighborhood infrastructure.
Sewa Worldwide USA is a 501(c)(3) Hindu faith-based humanitarian nonprofit group specializing in catastrophe reduction and rehabilitation, training, household providers and neighborhood growth. Based in 2003, the group has chapters all through america and is a part of a global service motion lively in a number of international locations.
