The August 2026 Glacier Disaster in Nepal
On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic glacier and ice-rock collapse in the high Himalaya near the Nepal–Tibet border triggered one of the most devastating flood disasters Nepal has experienced in recent years. A huge mass of ice and rock fell into the Lhende River in Tibet, creating a temporary blockage before the water and debris surged downstream into Nepal. The flood entered the Lhende Khola, continued into the Bhote Koshi and then the Trishuli River, carrying enormous quantities of water, mud, rocks and debris through settlements and infrastructure.
The disaster struck with extraordinary speed. In the Trishuli River, water levels reportedly rose by as much as 9 metres in only 30 minutes. Communities along the river had little time to respond. Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi were among the hardest-hit areas in Rasuwa, while the flood and debris continued downstream through Nuwakot and Dhading and much farther along the Trishuli–Narayani river system.
This was not only a human tragedy. Houses, markets, hotels, vehicles, livestock, roads, concrete bridges, suspension bridges, hydropower projects, border facilities, businesses, public buildings and other infrastructure were damaged or swept away. The disaster also disrupted an important transport and tourism corridor connecting northern Nepal with Kathmandu.
The full consequences are still being discovered as rescue teams search through enormous quantities of mud and debris. The casualty figures are also changing rapidly. As of August 29, Nepal's disaster authorities were reporting 579 deaths and 1,924 people missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals and hundreds of hydropower workers. More than 3,700 people had been rescued, while tens of thousands of people were affected by the disaster.
What Happened on the Nepal–Tibet Border?
The Glacier and Ice-Rock Collapse
The disaster began high in the Himalaya on the Tibet side of the border. Satellite analysis and early investigations indicate that a large section of glacier and surrounding rock collapsed into the Lhende River, approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.
The enormous ice-and-rock avalanche blocked the river and created a temporary natural dam. When the blockage failed, a powerful surge of water and debris moved downstream. The event was initially associated with an earthquake because the collapse itself produced a seismic signal, but the United States Geological Survey later determined that the seismic signal came from the landslide rather than a conventional earthquake.
Scientists are still investigating the precise sequence and causes of the collapse. It is therefore important to distinguish the immediate physical trigger from the broader climate question. The disaster was caused directly by a massive mountain collapse and sudden release of water, while scientists are examining whether warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and changing mountain stability contributed to the conditions that allowed such a collapse to occur.
Timure and Rasuwagadhi Were Hit First
The first major destruction in Nepal occurred around Timure and Rasuwagadhi in Rasuwa, close to the Nepal–Tibet border.
The flood swept through the border area with extraordinary force, carrying water, mud, rocks and debris through settlements and infrastructure. Homes, shops, vehicles, warehouses, roads, bridges and border facilities were damaged or destroyed. More than 300 trucks and other vehicles around the customs area were reportedly swept away during the initial event.
Rasuwagadhi is far more than a small mountain settlement. It is an important border gateway for trade and travel between Nepal and Tibet, serving local residents, transport workers, traders and people travelling toward the border and the Kailash–Mansarovar region.
The destruction therefore affected not only families living in the area but also a much wider network of people whose daily lives and livelihoods depend on this important corridor.
The Flood Swept Through Syabrubesi and Rasuwa
From the border area, the powerful flood continued downstream through the Lhende–Bhote Koshi river system, causing extensive destruction across Rasuwa.
Syabrubesi and surrounding settlements were among the affected areas. Houses, markets, roads, bridges and other structures were damaged or destroyed, while hydropower facilities and workers' accommodation along the river were also affected.
One of the most frightening aspects of the disaster was its suddenness. Communities downstream had very little time to respond to a flood of such extraordinary scale. Water mixed with mud, rocks and other debris rushed downstream with enormous destructive force, leaving little time for people near the river to reach safety.
From the Lhende River to the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli
The geography of the river system helps explain how a disaster that began near the high Himalayas could affect communities so far downstream.
Lhende River → Bhote Koshi → Trishuli → Narayani
After entering Nepal, the flood moved through the Lhende River and Bhote Koshi system before reaching the Trishuli River. From there, floodwater and debris continued downstream, affecting communities and infrastructure in Nuwakot, Dhading and other areas along the Trishuli corridor.
The force and distance of the flood were also reflected in the recovery operation. Bodies and debris were later found far downstream, including in Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan and Nawalparasi, showing how widely the disaster's effects travelled.
The Trishuli eventually becomes part of the Narayani River system, which continues southward into India as the Gandak. What began as a sudden high-mountain disaster near the Nepal–Tibet border therefore developed into a major downstream emergency affecting communities, infrastructure and livelihoods across a much wider river basin.
The Extraordinary Speed and Force of the Flood
The most alarming feature of this disaster was not only the volume of water but also how quickly the river changed.
Nepali officials reported that the Trishuli River rose by as much as 9 metres within 30 minutes. Such a rapid rise leaves very little time for people to evacuate, especially in narrow Himalayan valleys where settlements, roads and infrastructure are concentrated close to rivers.
The flood was not clean water. It carried rocks, mud, trees, vehicles, construction material and other debris. This greatly increased its destructive power.
Survivors described the event as arriving almost like a wall of water. Buildings were rapidly inundated, bridges disappeared and roads became impassable. In some locations, thick layers of mud and debris buried buildings and vehicles.
The Human Cost: Lives Lost and People Missing
The greatest tragedy is the loss of human life.
As of the evening of August 28, 2026, Nepal's disaster authorities reported 579 deaths and 1,924 people still missing following the devastating floods. These figures remain provisional as search, rescue and identification operations continue across the affected districts.
The missing include local residents, hydropower workers, security personnel, government employees, Nepali travellers and foreign nationals. Among those reported missing were 517 foreign nationals, reflecting the international nature of the disaster and the importance of the affected corridor for travel, trade and pilgrimage.
The disaster also struck people travelling through the region toward the Nepal–Tibet border and the Kailash–Mansarovar pilgrimage area, where travellers and pilgrims from Nepal, India and other countries regularly pass through.
Behind every number is a human story — a family waiting for news, parents searching for children, relatives looking for loved ones, and communities mourning people who may never return.
Bodies have been recovered from locations far downstream, including districts hundreds of kilometres from where the flood began. This shows the extraordinary force and reach of the flood and has made identification and the respectful return of remains to families an important part of the continuing emergency response.
Animals and Livestock Are Also Victims
The scale of this disaster cannot be measured by the human death toll alone.
Along the river valleys, many families depend on cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, poultry and other livestock for food, income and household security. When a sudden flood arrives with little warning, animals kept near homes, farms and sheds may have no opportunity to escape.
For many rural families, the loss of livestock is not simply the loss of animals. Cattle and buffaloes provide milk and agricultural support, while goats, sheep and poultry can represent an important source of income and savings. Losing an entire herd or flock can therefore leave a family facing another serious hardship long after the floodwater has receded.
The disaster also caused wider environmental damage along the river corridors, affecting natural habitats and wildlife as water, mud, rocks and debris swept through settlements, farmland and riverbanks.
Roads and Bridges: Nepal's Connectivity Severely Damaged
The destruction of transportation infrastructure has made an already difficult emergency even more challenging. Initial assessments reported dozens of bridges destroyed and around 40 kilometres of roads damaged or destroyed, including major road bridges and smaller suspension bridges that connect communities on both sides of the rivers.
In mountain Nepal, a bridge is much more than a structure crossing a river. For many communities, it is the essential link to food, medicine, fuel, markets, schools, health services and emergency assistance. When a bridge disappears, an entire settlement can suddenly become difficult or impossible to reach by road.
The disruption can therefore affect every stage of the response:
Flood → bridges destroyed → roads cut → communities isolated → rescue and supplies delayed → recovery becomes more difficult.
The damage also has wider economic consequences. The northern corridor is an important route connecting the Nepal–Tibet border with Kathmandu, supporting local communities, trade, transport and tourism. Restoring these connections will be essential not only for emergency relief but also for the long-term recovery of the affected region.
Dhading, Malekhu and the Kathmandu Connection
The disaster's consequences extend well beyond Rasuwa.
As floodwaters travelled down the Trishuli system, areas of Nuwakot and Dhading were affected. The wider Trishuli corridor is one of the important road connections between northern Nepal and Kathmandu.
The Dhading Besi–Malekhu–Kathmandu connection and associated roads and bridges are important for local communities, tourism, trade and the movement of essential goods.
Damage in this corridor can therefore affect people who live far from the original flood zone. Even when their homes are not flooded, they may suddenly find themselves cut off from markets, hospitals, schools, government services and transportation.
Hydropower Projects and Nepal's Energy Infrastructure
The flood also struck one of Nepal's most important economic sectors: hydropower.
The Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys are home to numerous hydropower projects, built in these mountainous areas because of their steep terrain and powerful rivers. The disaster damaged several hydropower facilities and associated infrastructure, while hydropower workers were also among those reported missing.
The impact has both a human and economic dimension. Behind every affected hydropower worker is a family, while damage to generating stations, tunnels, substations, transmission lines, access roads and other supporting infrastructure can disrupt electricity production and require major investment to repair.
Hydropower is central to Nepal's energy future and contributes significantly to the country's economy. This disaster therefore highlights the need to consider a much wider range of mountain hazards when planning and protecting energy infrastructure.
Future hydropower projects in Himalayan valleys will need to account not only for conventional floods and landslides, but also for glacier-related floods, debris flows, rockfalls, sudden changes in river behaviour and other hazards associated with a rapidly changing mountain environment.
Building stronger infrastructure, improving hazard monitoring and maintaining reliable emergency access will be essential for protecting both the people who work in these projects and Nepal's long-term energy security.
Homes, Businesses, Hotels and Private Property
Entire communities depend on the river corridors for their homes and livelihoods.
The flood destroyed or damaged houses, shops, hotels, restaurants, warehouses, vehicles, agricultural property and other private businesses. Some buildings were swept away completely while others were buried under mud and debris.
For affected families, the loss is not simply the cost of rebuilding a house.
A family may have lost:
- Its home
- Livestock
- Vehicle
- Shop or business
- Agricultural land
- Furniture and household belongings
- Important documents
- Savings and business stock
- Tools and equipment
- The ability to earn an income
For many families, recovery will take years rather than months.
Government Offices and Public Services
The disaster has also affected government offices, police and security facilities, local administration, schools, health services and other public infrastructure.
When roads, bridges, electricity, communications and public buildings are damaged at the same time, the normal system of government service delivery becomes extremely difficult.
Emergency workers themselves have also been among the victims. Security personnel have been deployed in large numbers for rescue, evacuation, security and recovery operations, while damaged roads and unstable slopes continue to make access difficult. More than 14,000 security personnel had been deployed in the response by August 28.
Tourism, Pilgrims and Visitors Caught in the Disaster
The Rasuwa–Kerung corridor is an important route for tourism, pilgrimage, trade and travel.
The region provides access toward Tibet and is used by travellers heading toward the Kailash–Mansarovar pilgrimage area. Foreign tourists, pilgrims, transport workers and local tourism businesses were therefore present when the disaster occurred.
The loss of roads, bridges, hotels, vehicles and border infrastructure will affect tourism well beyond the immediate disaster area.
For Nepal's tourism industry, this is another reminder that mountain tourism depends on resilient infrastructure, reliable early-warning systems and accurate information during emergencies.
The Environmental Damage
The flood also changed the landscape itself.
An enormous quantity of mud, rock, sediment, trees and other debris was carried downstream. Riverbanks were altered, agricultural land was buried and river channels changed.
Animals and ecosystems along the river corridor were affected, while vegetation and farmland were damaged or covered by sediment.
Such changes can continue creating hazards after the first flood has passed. Unstable slopes, debris-blocked rivers and newly formed temporary lakes can produce secondary floods and landslides.
Indeed, authorities and scientists have warned about additional flood risks from unstable water bodies and debris-blocked drainage systems in the mountains.
A Similar Warning Came From the Same River Corridor in 2025
The August 2026 disaster did not occur in isolation. The same river corridor had already experienced a serious glacier-related flood just one year earlier.
On July 8, 2025, a sudden flood originating from a supraglacial lake associated with the Purepu Glacier on the Tibet side of the border swept into the Lhende River, which joins the Bhote Koshi in Nepal. The flood caused deaths, left people missing and damaged roads, bridges, hydropower infrastructure and other property along the river system. Nepal's official disaster assessment recorded impacts extending from Rasuwa through Nuwakot and Dhading and farther downstream toward Chitwan.
The 2025 event provided an important warning about the vulnerability of communities and infrastructure along this transboundary river system. Yet only about a year later, an even more destructive event struck the same broader corridor.
The two disasters so close together highlight the need for much stronger monitoring, early-warning systems and preparedness in communities living downstream of rapidly changing high-mountain environments.
Nepal Has Faced Glacier Disasters Before
Nepal has a long history of glacier-related floods, including glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) that have suddenly released enormous volumes of water and debris into downstream valleys. According to ICIMOD, Nepal has experienced more than 90 recorded glacial lake outburst floods since the early 1920s, causing loss of life and extensive damage to homes, bridges, roads, hydropower projects and other infrastructure.
These disasters are therefore not entirely new to Nepal. The Himalayan environment has always been dynamic, and communities living below glaciers and glacial lakes have long faced the risk of sudden floods, avalanches and landslides.
What is changing is the speed and scale of environmental change in the high Himalayas. Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier loss, changing the size and stability of glacial lakes, and altering the conditions of ice, rock and permafrost in high mountain areas. At the same time, more people, roads, hydropower projects and other infrastructure are located in vulnerable valleys.
The August 2026 disaster is therefore not only a tragedy to remember. It is another important warning that Nepal must strengthen glacier monitoring, early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure as the Himalayan environment continues to change.
Tsho Rolpa: One of Nepal's Most Dangerous Glacial Lakes
Tsho Rolpa in Dolakha is one of the best-known examples of Nepal's glacial-lake danger.
The lake has expanded significantly over the past decades as the surrounding glacier has retreated. ICIMOD describes Tsho Rolpa as a large potentially dangerous glacial lake and reports that it has continued expanding, with surrounding glacier ice calving into the lake. A potential outburst could threaten downstream communities, farmland, forests and infrastructure.
Risk-reduction work has already lowered the lake level, but monitoring remains necessary.
Tsho Rolpa is a powerful reminder that the danger does not have to come from a sudden collapse today. A glacial lake can gradually grow for decades while the risk downstream increases.
Imja Tsho in the Everest Region
Another major example is Imja Tsho in the Everest region.
Imja Tsho formed from a collection of small supraglacial ponds beginning in the middle of the twentieth century and developed into a large moraine-dammed glacial lake. ICIMOD identifies it as one of the potentially dangerous glacial lakes in the Nepal Himalaya.
Because it lies in the Everest region, its risk is especially important for communities, trekkers, tourism infrastructure and settlements downstream.
Water-level reduction and risk-reduction measures have been undertaken at Imja Tsho, but continued monitoring remains essential.
The 1985 Dig Tsho Disaster
Nepal's history also includes one of the most important Himalayan GLOF disasters: the 1985 Dig Tsho glacial lake outburst flood in the Everest region.
The flood destroyed a newly constructed hydropower plant and caused extensive downstream damage. ICIMOD notes that the Everest region has experienced several significant glacial lake outburst events in recent decades.
This history shows that the threat of glacier-related flooding existed long before today's climate crisis became the dominant global environmental concern.
What Is Global Warming Changing in the Himalayas?
The August 2026 disaster has naturally renewed attention on the role of global warming and climate change in the Himalayas. Rising temperatures are changing the region's glaciers, snow cover, permafrost and high-altitude lakes, creating new challenges for communities and infrastructure downstream.
A warmer climate can accelerate glacier retreat and ice loss, alter the timing and amount of snow and meltwater, contribute to the formation and expansion of glacial lakes, and weaken frozen ground and other mountain environments. These changes can increase the potential for hazards such as glacial lake outburst floods, landslides, rockfalls and sudden changes in river flow.
Research by ICIMOD shows that glaciers across the Hindu Kush Himalaya are losing mass rapidly, while many glacial lakes are expanding as glaciers retreat. Its assessments have also identified numerous glacial lakes that could pose risks to downstream communities and infrastructure if their natural barriers fail.
However, this does not mean that every avalanche, landslide or flood can automatically be attributed to global warming. The causes of individual mountain disasters are often complex and may involve rainfall, ice collapse, rockfall, lake breaches, earthquakes, slope instability or several factors acting together.
Climate change is better understood as changing the background conditions in which these hazards occur. As the high Himalayas warm and glaciers and frozen ground continue to change, some mountain environments may become increasingly unstable and difficult to predict.
The August 2026 disaster should therefore be viewed both as a specific geological and hydrological event and as a serious warning about the rapidly changing Himalayan cryosphere — and the need for stronger monitoring, early-warning systems and disaster preparedness downstream.
Why the Risk Is Bigger Than One Glacier
Nepal and the wider Hindu Kush Himalaya contain thousands of glaciers and glacial lakes.
ICIMOD's regional inventory identified thousands of glacial lakes across the Hindu Kush Himalaya and ranked dozens as potentially dangerous. Tsho Rolpa and Imja Tsho remain among the highest-priority examples in Nepal.
This means Nepal cannot prepare only for one lake or one valley.
Risk monitoring needs to cover:
- Glaciers
- Glacial lakes
- Moraine dams
- Permafrost and unstable slopes
- River channels
- Landslide-dammed lakes
- Hydropower infrastructure
- Roads and bridges
- Downstream settlements
What Nepal Needs to Do Now
The August 2026 disaster should become a major lesson for Nepal's disaster-preparedness system.
Better Glacier and Glacial Lake Monitoring
Remote sensing, satellite imagery, drones and field surveys can help identify changes in glaciers, lakes and unstable mountain slopes before they become catastrophic.
Stronger Early-Warning Systems
People downstream need warnings that reach them within minutes, not hours or days.
Sirens, mobile alerts, radio communication, local warning networks and automated river monitoring can all save lives.
Climate-Resilient Roads and Bridges
Roads and bridges in high-risk valleys should be designed with extreme flood and debris-flow scenarios in mind.
A bridge that survives ordinary monsoon flooding may not survive an enormous glacier-related debris surge.
Safer Hydropower Planning
Hydropower is essential to Nepal's future, but projects need stronger assessment of glacier-related hazards, landslides, debris flows and sudden changes in river behaviour.
Stronger Cooperation Across the Himalayas
The August 2026 event began on the Tibet side and caused devastating consequences in Nepal.
That makes cross-border information sharing and early warning essential.
Nepal, China and other Himalayan countries need mechanisms for sharing satellite observations, glacier and lake monitoring information and emergency warnings as quickly as possible.
How Can We Help the Victims of the Nepal Disaster?
The immediate priority is to help affected families, rescue missing people, provide food and water, restore medical services and begin rebuilding destroyed communities.
People in Nepal and people living abroad have been looking for safe and reliable ways to contribute.
Help Through the Official Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund
The Government of Nepal has issued an official appeal requesting financial support from inside and outside Nepal through the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund (प्रधानमन्त्री दैवी प्रकोप उद्धार कोष).
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers provides official domestic and overseas payment channels, including information for contributions through Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) and Himalayan Bank, as well as official QR-code information.
Official government information and donation channels:
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers – Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund Appeal
Helping From Within Nepal
People and organizations in Nepal can contribute through the official payment channels published by the Government of Nepal.
Before making a payment, carefully check that the QR code, account number or payment method matches the information provided on the official government page.
Helping From Outside Nepal
Nepalis and other supporters living overseas can also contribute to the relief effort.
The Government of Nepal's official appeal provides overseas contribution channels, including NCHL and Himalayan Bank. Donors outside Nepal should use the official government information rather than sending money to an account or QR code shared anonymously through social media.
Be Careful With Fake Relief Appeals
During a major disaster, genuine people need help — but disasters can also attract fraudulent fundraising.
Do not automatically trust a QR code, bank account, social-media post or fundraising message simply because it uses photographs of victims.
Verify before donating.
The safest approach is to use the official government relief-fund information or the verified website of a recognized humanitarian organization.
The Road to Recovery Will Be Long
Rescue is only the beginning. Once search operations, emergency medical care and immediate relief are underway, the much longer task of recovery and reconstruction will begin.
Affected communities will need support to rebuild homes, roads, bridges, schools, health facilities, businesses, hydropower infrastructure and livelihoods. Families who have lost their homes may need temporary shelter and longer-term assistance, while farmers, livestock owners and local businesses may require help to restore the assets on which their livelihoods depend.
Restoring transportation and communication links will be especially important. Roads and bridges are the lifelines of remote Himalayan communities, and their reconstruction will allow relief supplies, medical services, education, trade and local businesses to resume more fully.
The impact will not be limited to the places where the flood caused direct destruction. The Trishuli corridor is an important route for local communities, tourism, trade, transport and hydropower, so prolonged disruption could affect many people and businesses downstream while reconstruction continues.
Recovery will require the combined efforts of the Government of Nepal, security and rescue agencies, local communities, private organizations, humanitarian groups and international partners. Rebuilding stronger and safer infrastructure will be just as important as restoring what was lost.
A Warning From a Changing Himalaya
The August 2026 disaster is also a painful reminder that the Himalayan environment is changing.
Nepal's mountains are shaped by moving glaciers, changing rivers, unstable slopes, expanding glacial lakes and increasingly complex climatic conditions. These natural processes have always existed, but rapid environmental change is creating new challenges for communities living and working downstream.
For generations, Nepal has lived with mountain hazards. Today, however, glacier loss, rising temperatures, changing snow and ice conditions, expanding infrastructure and settlements in narrow valleys, and growing hydropower development are increasing the number of people and assets potentially exposed to these hazards.
The answer is not to fear the Himalayas.
The answer is to understand them better, monitor them more carefully and prepare communities before disaster strikes.
Nepal's past glacier-related disasters, including the Dig Tsho and Tsho Rolpa events, together with the 2025 Lhende/Bhote Koshi flood and the August 2026 disaster, show why continued research and preparedness are so important.
The central lesson is clear:
A disaster that begins high in the Himalayas can travel far downstream, affecting people, animals, communities, tourism, energy, roads, bridges and the wider economy.
Nepal must therefore treat glacier and mountain hazards as a national priority. Stronger monitoring, reliable early-warning systems, better emergency preparedness and resilient infrastructure can help reduce future losses.
The Himalayas cross national borders, and so do the risks. Nepal, Tibet/China and other Himalayan countries need stronger cooperation in monitoring high-mountain hazards and sharing timely warnings with vulnerable communities downstream — before the water arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the entire country of Nepal affected by the August 2026 disaster?
No. The most serious impacts are concentrated along specific river corridors and nearby communities. Conditions vary considerably across Nepal, so travellers should check the latest information for their particular destination and route.
Will the damaged roads and bridges be restored?
Yes. Restoring connectivity is a major part of the recovery. Temporary Bailey bridges and other emergency measures can reconnect isolated communities while permanent roads and bridges are rebuilt.
Will the affected areas return to normal after the monsoon?
Recovery will take time, but restoration and reconstruction will continue as conditions allow. Once the monsoon ends and weather and ground conditions become more suitable for major construction, rebuilding work can move forward more effectively.
Can people outside Nepal contribute to the relief effort?
Yes. People living abroad can support affected families and communities through the official Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and other verified humanitarian channels. Always confirm the official payment details before making a contribution.
Is Nepal still welcoming visitors?
Yes. Nepal continues to welcome visitors, although particular routes or areas may experience temporary disruption because of infrastructure damage or local conditions. Travellers should check the latest information for their intended destination and route before travelling.
How You Can Stand With Nepal
Nepal is a country loved by people from around the world. Every year, travellers, trekkers, mountaineers, pilgrims and visitors come to experience its mountains, meet its people and share unforgettable moments with Nepali communities. Many who have visited Nepal leave with a lasting connection to the country and its people.
Today, Nepal needs that friendship and support more than ever.
The recent disaster has taken lives and destroyed homes, roads, bridges, businesses, hydropower projects, livestock and essential infrastructure across affected Himalayan communities. Many families are facing the loss of loved ones, homes, livelihoods and everything they had built.
Mountain King Treks sincerely appeals to everyone who loves Nepal and the Nepali people to stand with the families and communities affected by this tragedy.
If you would like to help, we strongly encourage you to contribute directly through the official Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund of the Government of Nepal. This is the appropriate national relief channel for supporting people affected by major disasters in Nepal.
Whether you are in Nepal or living abroad, every genuine contribution can help provide emergency assistance and support the long process of recovery and rebuilding.
Please use only the official government relief channels and verify the payment details before making a contribution. During a major disaster, unofficial accounts and fraudulent QR codes can also circulate on social media.
Official Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund:
Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers – Official Relief Appeal
For anyone planning to visit Nepal, understanding the country and preparing responsibly are also important. Our Nepal Travel Information Guide, Nepal Travel Planning Guide, and Nepal Trip Preparation Guide provide practical information to help travellers understand destinations, plan their journeys and prepare for travel in Nepal.
A Message From Mountain King Treks
We have spent decades working in Nepal's mountains and meeting people from many countries who have come to know and love Nepal. We have seen how deeply visitors connect with our mountains, villages and people.
This is a time when that connection can become meaningful support.
To everyone who has travelled through Nepal, trekked in its mountains, climbed its peaks, visited its heritage sites, met its people or simply carries Nepal in their heart — please consider extending a helping hand.
Even a small contribution, when thousands of people come together, can make a meaningful difference.
Nepal Will Rise Again
The August 2026 disaster has left a painful mark on Nepal. The loss of life cannot be replaced, and the damage to homes, communities and infrastructure will take years to fully recover.
But Nepal has always been a country of resilient people.
The mountains will remain. The rivers will continue to flow. Communities will rebuild their homes and livelihoods, roads and bridges will be reconstructed, and visitors from around the world will once again travel through Nepal's valleys and mountains.
What Nepal needs now is solidarity, responsible support and helping hands from within the country and from around the world.
Let us remember those who lost their lives, support those who are searching for loved ones, stand beside families who have lost their homes and livelihoods, and help affected communities begin their long journey toward recovery.
If you love Nepal and the Nepali people, this is a time to stand with them.
