{"id":9473,"date":"2026-08-28T13:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediciperlapace.org\/?p=9473"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T15:13:32","slug":"copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-community-inclusive-medicine-a-new-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediciperlapace.org\/en\/copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-copia-community-inclusive-medicine-a-new-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates from Nepal – flood emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On this page, Doctors for Peace will publish the updates received from the partners present on the ground in Nepal, verifying the reliability of the information received taking into account the extremely unstable context of intervention. <\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Photo: PRABIN RANABHAT\/Getty Images<\/p>

Update of September 14, 2026 at 10:00<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Almost three weeks after the devastating floods that hit northern Nepal, the country continues to face one of the worst natural disasters in its recent history. Rescue and search operations continue amid enormous difficulties, while thousands of families have lost their homes, livelihoods and access to essential services. <\/span><\/p>

The tragedy originated on August 26, 2026, when the collapse of a glacier in the Himalayan area on the border between Nepal and Tibet caused a gigantic wave of water, mud and debris. The floods devastated valleys, villages and infrastructure, also overwhelming several hydroelectric plants and disrupting important road connections. <\/span><\/p>

A direct testimony from our partners gives back the human dimension of the tragedy. Although the conditions of the roads to Rasuwa have improved thanks to the decrease in rainfall, the population continues to experience the most painful consequences of the disaster, including displacement, loss of homes and mourning for loved ones. <\/span><\/p>

The road to Rasuwa has improved compared to last time. It has rained less in recent days and the route is no longer muddy as before. (…) From the point of view of the victims, the situation is particularly dramatic: each surviving person has lost at least one family member. <\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>

A still dramatic toll<\/span><\/h3>

According to the latest available updates, the total toll of the catastrophe in Nepal and the Tibetan region exceeds 1,300 victims. Thousands of people are still missing, while about 900 workers employed in hydroelectric projects have been directly affected by the emergency. <\/span><\/p>

Search operations remain particularly complex due to the presence of mud, rocks and debris that have obstructed roads and tunnels. Some survivors were extracted after days spent trapped underground, offering moments of hope in the midst of a tragedy of enormous proportions. <\/span><\/p>

Destroyed houses and compromised infrastructure<\/span><\/h3>

The consequences of the flood go far beyond the number of victims. Thousands of homes have been destroyed or severely damaged and entire communities are isolated. <\/span><\/p>

The hydropower sector, which is crucial to Nepal’s economy and energy supply, is particularly affected. More than a dozen hydropower plants have been damaged or destroyed, causing serious repercussions on electricity production and distribution. <\/span><\/p>

Schools, roads, bridges and health facilities have also suffered significant damage. For many families, the emergency does not end with the withdrawal of water: a long phase of reconstruction and return to normality now begins. <\/span><\/p>

The impact on children and communities<\/span><\/h3>

Among the most vulnerable people are children, who have directly experienced the loss of their homes, family members and daily points of reference.<\/span><\/p>

Our partners in the area report growing psychological distress among minors, with fear, difficulty sleeping and a strong sense of insecurity. In addition to material aid, it will therefore be essential to guarantee psychological support, child protection and educational continuity. <\/span><\/p>

For this reason, the emergency fundraiser organized by Doctors for Peace in support of the efforts that local partners are making does not stop. You can donate by bank transfer to: <\/span><\/p>

Doctors for Peace ODV<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

IBAN: IT 15 O 03069 09606100000165785
<\/strong>Intesa Sanpaolo<\/span><\/p>

Reason: Nepal flood emergency<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

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Update of September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Days after the devastating flood that hit Nepal, the emergency remains dramatic. Rescue and assistance operations continue unabated, while the authorities and rescuers are still engaged in the search for the thousands of missing people. <\/span><\/p>

The latest available toll from Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority<\/em> is 1,367 people dead, 6,676 injured and 5,132 still missing<\/strong>. So far, rescue operations have rescued 13,646 people<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>

The search for the missing continues<\/span><\/h4>

Rescue teams continue to operate even in the most difficult to reach areas. Particularly complex are the searches inside the tunnels of hydroelectric plants, where it is feared that people may be trapped. <\/span><\/p>

In Chilime<\/strong>, rescuers managed to advance 115 meters inside the tunnel, while in Upper Trishuli-1<\/strong> the operations reached 400 meters. At the moment, however, no new findings have been made. <\/span><\/p>

In the meantime, the delicate work of identifying the victims also continues. 102 bodies already identified have been returned to their families<\/strong>, while in the district of Rasuwa<\/strong> the collection of DNA samples has begun, which will help to make the identification of those still missing faster and more precise.<\/span><\/p>

Severely damaged roads and bridges<\/span><\/h4>

The flood caused extensive damage to infrastructure, disrupting critical links to reach affected communities and bring aid.<\/span><\/p>

On the Prithvi Highway<\/strong>, one of the country’s main roads, work is underway to open a new route. On the Tadi<\/strong> River, on the other hand, the installation of a 60-meter bridge<\/strong> has begun, with the aim of restoring the interrupted connections as soon as possible. <\/span><\/p>

The restoration of the road network is also one of the priorities to allow the distribution of essential goods and ensure access to health services in the most isolated areas.<\/span><\/p>

The restoration of essential services<\/span><\/h4>

At the same time, interventions continue to restore electricity<\/strong> and ensure the availability of fuel<\/strong>, essential for the operation of emergency services and for the resumption of daily activities.<\/span><\/p>

The situation therefore remains extremely complex. In addition to human losses, there is the destruction of homes and infrastructure, the interruption of connections and difficulties in accessing essential goods and services. <\/span><\/p>

Doctors for Peace continues to maintain contact with local partners<\/strong>, engaged in the affected areas, to monitor the evolution of the emergency and identify the most urgent needs of the communities. In the coming weeks, it will be essential to support not only relief operations, but also the recovery and recovery phase of the affected populations. <\/span><\/p>

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Update of September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong><\/p>

According to the latest data available and published by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority<\/em> of Nepal, 1,259 bodies have been recovered, 5,083 people are missing and over 12,000 have been rescued. Search operations continue in the most isolated areas, made difficult to reach by the destruction of roads and bridges. <\/p>