Nepal Flood Emergency Relief Fund
Devastating flash floods have swept through regions in Nepal, destroying homes, vital infrastructure, and leaving hundreds missing. Communities urgently need food, clean water, medical aid, and shelter.
WHAT HAPPENED
On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal’s northern border region along the Bhote Koshi River, sweeping through communities near the Nepal–Tibet border. Homes, roads, bridges, power facilities and other infrastructure were destroyed or severely damaged.
Your donation will help provide verified emergency assistance and early recovery support for communities affected by the floods.
800+
Deaths reported in Nepal3,700+
rescued so far through search and rescue efforts led by the Government of Nepal3,000+
People reported missing, including 670+ foreign nationalsCommunity SupportARC Beauty Salon and Himalayan Fresh Water have announced a matching fund!
Every eligible donation made to the ARC for Nepal Flood Relief Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000.*
*Applies to donations made after August 30, 2026.Current Donation Total: $6,473
Last Updated: August 31, 2026 9 AM
To support immediate rescue operations, ARC for Nepal will collect and donate this amount to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund. If you would like to support the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund directly, please do so here.
ARC Beauty Salon and Himalayan Fresh Water have also announced that they will match eligible donations made to the ARC for Nepal Flood Relief Fund dollar for dollar, up to a combined total of $5,000.
August 30, 2026 9AM
The catastrophic August 26 flash floods in Nepal have now reportedly killed approximately 800 people, while more than 3,000 remain missing. Bodies of those impacted were carried hundreds of kilometers downstream by the Bhotekoshi River from the flood’s epicenter before being recovered in Chitwan.
Search, recovery, and identification efforts continue as damaged roads and disrupted electricity and communications make it difficult to reach affected communities. Chinese authorities informed their Nepalese counterparts of increased water flow upstream, according to Dharam Raj Uprety, chief executive of Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
There is speculation that the number missing could rise past 10,000 as more residents are being reported missing.
Through all this, the NJ and NY community has come together to hold vigils, advocate for donations, and spread news about the impact of the flash floods to their communities. People around the world have come together for Nepal.
ARC for Nepal has raised $6,473 and is collecting donations to be transferred to the Government of Nepal’s disaster relief fund.
ARC Beauty Salon and Himalayan Fresh Water have also announced that they will match eligible donations dollar for dollar, up to a combined total of $5,000.
August 29, 2026 9AM
As of Saturday afternoon:
669 bodies have been recovered
Approximately 3,000 people remain missing or unaccounted for
90 Americans are reportedly unaccounted for, including at least 3 New Jersey residents
898 people connected to 11 hydropower projects remain unaccounted for, including 576 from Upper Trishuli-1
Electricity and communication services remain severely disrupted in affected areas, making rescue efforts and family contact extremely difficult.
August 28, 2026 9AM
Search-and-rescue operations continue following the catastrophic flash floods that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. Reported figures are changing rapidly as responders reach isolated communities.
UNICEF reports that at least 17,000 children could faceloss and displacement due to the flash floods. At least 389 people were reported killed in Nepal, including 14 children, while thousands remain missing.
Rescue Efforts Continue
Over 600+ individuals have been rescued so far. The Nepal Army has rescued 350 workers and residents who were trapped inside the Upper Trishuli hydropower tunnel. Search operations continue for those still missing across the affected region. However, the danger is not over. Red Cross volunteers remain on high alert over the possibility of secondary flooding from lakes formed behind flood debris. Nepal’s Himalayan rivers also feed several major river systems in India, raising concerns for downstream communities.
International Support Is Arriving
Governments and humanitarian organizations are mobilizing assistance:
The United Kingdom pledged £5 million.
The United States committed $500,000 and deployed a disaster-response adviser.
India sent emergency shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.
China coordinated emergency supplies and financial assistance.
The European Union indicated that additional support is ready to be mobilized.
The Red Cross launched an approximately $31 million emergency appeal after releasing nearly $1.25 million for the immediate response.
August 27, 2026 9 AM
The devastating Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, Nepal, continues to worsen. According to the latest reports:
389 deaths have been confirmed, while thousands are estimated to be missing.
670 tourists are reported missing, including 327 women, 178 Indians, 127 Nepalis, 65 Americans, 35 Australians, and 25 Canadians.
Approximately 40 km of roadway in Rasuwa has been completely destroyed.
Satellite images indicate that a 0.11 sq. km lake has formed after the river was blocked. Authorities warn that the natural dam could still breach, potentially causing another major downstream flood. Communities remain on high alert.
August 26, 2026
This remains a rapidly changing emergency. Nepal Police reported that 167 bodies had been recovered in Nepal, while tourism officials reported that more than 400 tourists were missing, including approximately 340 foreign nationals. Authorities have warned that casualty and damage figures may change as communication is restored and rescue teams reach isolated communities
Initial Analysis
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority indicates that an ice-and-rock avalanche triggered a debris-filled flood in the Lhende River, northeast of the Nepal–China border crossing.
The resulting surge carried water, sediment and boulders through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. Water levels downstream reportedly rose by as much as nine meters within approximately 30 minutes. The precise sequence and cause of the disaster remain under investigation.
Providing Support
ARC for Nepal is establishing a dedicated fund to support verified emergency relief and early recovery needs.
The Government of Nepal has established the Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund to support rescue, relief, and recovery efforts. Those wishing to help may donate through the government relief fund or through ARC for Nepal’s Nepal Flood Relief campaign.
All donations collected by ARC for Nepal for this campaign will be transferred in a lump sum to the Government of Nepal’s disaster relief fund.
Because conditions and needs are changing rapidly, final allocations will be based on verified assessments from affected communities and local response partners.
Over 600+ people rescued
Donate today to help support those impacted
Your support can help families meet urgent needs and begin recovering from this devastating disaster.
Every donation made after August 30, 2026 will be matched by ARC Beauty Salon & Himalayan Fresh Water (up to $5,000).
Funds raised through this campaign will be restricted to relief, recovery and disaster-preparedness work connected to the August 2026 Nepal floods. If donations exceed immediate relief needs, remaining funds will support longer-term recovery and disaster preparedness in affected Nepali communities.
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ARC for Nepal will collect and oversee donations through our U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Nepal-based sister organization and implementation partner, the Rajendra Anjana Foundation, will help coordinate the response within Nepal.
Through trusted relationships in Nepal and transparent oversight in the United States, we work to connect donors with projects that create meaningful and lasting impact. Our work supports children, education and locally led community-development initiatives.
Situation information is based on reporting from Reuters, the Associated Press and updates attributed to Nepal Police, the Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Figures will be updated as verified information becomes available.