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International relief and development NGO World Vision is launching $500,000 in humanitarian assistance in response to the floods that have affected the areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot in Nepal. On August 26, the day the floods occurred, World Vision began collecting damage information through local partners, and on the 27th, it activated its emergency response system. There are 1,000 emergency relief kits ready for immediate distribution, along with personnel from the National Disaster Management Team (NDMT) who have received disaster response training.
According to field assessments, World Vision plans to focus its support on food, temporary shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The assistance will include food and cash support, tarps, temporary shelter items, blankets, drinking water, and hygiene kits. Additionally, activities to prevent waterborne infectious diseases will be conducted. The first 30 days will concentrate on emergency relief, followed by 60 days of support for livelihood recovery and children's return to education.
The floods were caused by a large surge of water that entered Nepal through the Bote Koshi River from Tibet on August 26. This has resulted in damage to 42 kilometers of major roads and the loss of bridges, restricting access to some mountainous areas. World Vision's President, Jeong Myeong-hwan, stated, "We began our response immediately after the disaster based on the personnel, resources, and partnerships established locally, and we will continue to provide the necessary support for survival." World Vision plans to carry out this relief effort through local partners with whom they worked during the 2015 Nepal earthquake.