The floods that swept through Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun on 26 August 2026 have caused profound loss and disruption across affected communities. At the Nepal Center for Philanthropy and Development (NCPD), our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those still waiting for news of missing family members, and all those whose homes, livelihoods and communities have been severely affected.

We extend our deepest condolences to families who are grieving, our solidarity to those still searching for loved ones, and our wishes for a full and steady recovery to those who have been injured.

The scale of recovery ahead extends far beyond the restoration of physical infrastructure. Homes and settlements have been damaged or swept away, local markets and livelihoods disrupted, hydropower infrastructure affected, and important trade and transport links severed. Roads providing access to communities, cultural and religious sites, and important tourism destinations have also been disrupted, leaving some communities isolated.

Many affected families are currently living in temporary holding centres, community buildings, monasteries, temples, schools and other public facilities. Government authorities and humanitarian organizations are providing emergency assistance, including cash and rental support, to help families move into safer and more suitable temporary accommodation. While these measures are important for immediate safety and dignity, they are only an initial step towards recovery.

The transition from temporary accommodation to safe and sustainable homes will require integrated support covering shelter, land and settlement planning, livelihood restoration, protection, essential services, psychosocial wellbeing, infrastructure and community recovery. Decisions on resettlement and reconstruction will need to consider land safety and availability, access to livelihoods and essential services, connectivity, and the longer-term resilience of affected communities.

Recovery must also address the human impact of the disaster. The loss of homes, livelihoods and loved ones can have profound emotional and psychosocial consequences. Restoring dignity, social connections, hope and a sense of a viable future should therefore be an integral part of recovery planning.

NCPD is committed to supporting the Government of Nepal's recovery efforts in line with the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), while promoting the meaningful participation of local actors and communities.

As an organization working to strengthen philanthropy, local civil society and community-led development in Nepal, NCPD will seek to mobilize and work alongside capable local and frontline NGOs rooted in affected communities. Priority areas are listed alongside this article.

NCPD believes that the scale and complexity of recovery requires sustained collaboration among the Government, local authorities, affected communities, civil society organizations, humanitarian and development partners, the private sector and philanthropic actors. Connecting immediate assistance with longer-term recovery will be essential to help affected families move from temporary arrangements towards safe homes, restored livelihoods and resilient communities.

NCPD remains committed to contributing to a recovery process that is locally grounded, inclusive, dignified, collaborative and resilient.

Organizations, institutions, philanthropic actors and partners interested in learning more about the situation on the ground or exploring opportunities for collaboration are welcome to connect with NCPD.

Nepal Center for Philanthropy and Development (NCPD)
www.ncpd.org.np