Archive · 28 Aug 2026
VHP Appeals for Nepal Flood Relief as Hundreds Remain Missing
A very large flash flood hit parts of Nepal near the Tibet border.
The flood damaged towns, villages, bridges and hydropower projects.
Many people are missing, including at least 290 Indians.
About 200 more people are stranded on the Chinese side.
The reported death toll has risen to 362, including three people in Tibet.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad, or VHP, is asking the public to help.
It wants to provide food, clothes, medicine and shelter to families forced from their homes.
Rescuers are searching for missing people while relief efforts continue.
The Vishva Hindu Parishad launched a Nepal Flood Relief Campaign on Thursday.
The floods affected thousands, with many missing and lakhs displaced, according to the VHP.
At least 290 Indians remain missing and around 200 others are stranded on the Chinese side.
The overall death toll rose to 362, including three deaths in Tibet.
VHP relief plans include food, clothing, medicines and shelter for displaced families.
- Who
- The Vishva Hindu Parishad, affected residents, rescuers and missing or stranded people, including Indian nationals.
- What
- The VHP launched an appeal for public donations and relief assistance after devastating flash floods.
- When
- The floods occurred on Wednesday, and the VHP launched its appeal on Thursday, August 27.
- Where
- The flooding affected central Nepal along the Nepal-Tibet border, with some people stranded on the Chinese side.
- Why
- To provide food, clothing, medicines and shelter to people affected or displaced by the floods.
- Relief organiser
- Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)
- Reported death toll
- 362, including three in Tibet
- Indian nationals missing
- At least 290
- People stranded
- Around 200 people remain stranded on the Chinese side
- Infrastructure damage
- Critical bridges were washed away and about a dozen hydropower projects were crippled
- Planned assistance
- Food, clothing, medicines and shelter for displaced families
- Relief campaign
- Nepal Flood Relief Campaign