Rescuers are racing to find survivors in the flash flood-devastated areas of Northern Nepal, as Save the Children delivers emergency aid to families, with many places still only accessible by helicopter.
The disaster in the Rasuwa region struck at a time when children were either on their way to school or starting lessons. Many children in the area travel long distances to school – areas that are now cut off by flood waters, potentially separating them from their families or caregivers. Damage to phone and internet infrastructure is making it challenging for families to contact relatives.
Families are finding shelter wherever they can. Some have moved in with relatives; others are living in public buildings such as community centers. Access to clean water has been severely disrupted across the district.
Save the Children staff working in the flood affected areas say there are significant challenges in reaching communities in need of aid. Roads have been blocked or flooded, and severe traffic congestion is slowing rescue and relief efforts as some people flee affected areas and others travel towards them to support rescue operations.
As the number of people confirmed dead rises, hundreds of people are still reported missing. The massive flash floods came without warning, sweeping through communities in the mountainous region and leaving behind destroyed homes and buildings, broken bridges and a sea of mud and debris.
In the aftermath of a disaster like this, children are among the most vulnerable and face heightened risks to their health, safety, protection, and wellbeing.
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