Following the floods in Nepal that devastated part of the country on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Maya Verbist, Planète Enfants & Développement’s Director in Nepal, has been providing us with regular updates.
Update as of August 31, 2026
«The situation in the disaster-stricken region remains serious. The death toll now stands at more than 750, and more than 2,000 people are still missing. The scale of the rescue operation is enormous: more than 9,400 people have already been rescued, nearly 400 humanitarian flights have been carried out, and more than 20,000 security personnel have been deployed on the ground.
At the same time, Nepal’s foreign minister is calling on the international community to step up its efforts to address climate change. Nepal contributes virtually nothing to greenhouse gas emissions, yet it pays one of the heaviest prices. This is an injustice that must not go unaddressed.
Another notable development: Nepal is rallying together. The government, the military, volunteers, IT professionals, and civil society organizations—everyone is finding their place in the puzzle to do their part. «
After the emergency phase comes the reconstruction phase.
To help, you can contribute to the Nepal Fund we've set up 👇
⏩️ https://don.planete-eed.org/fond-nepal
Update: Day 3 After the Floods
»The situation in the affected region remains serious, and the full extent of the disaster is becoming clearer with each passing day.".
To date, at least 626 deaths have been confirmed, and thousands of people are still missing. Dozens of bridges have been washed away, approximately 40 kilometers of roads have been destroyed, and entire communities are cut off from the outside world. Access remains extremely difficult, even for helicopters.
Rescue and relief operations are being coordinated by the Nepalese government, the military, and security forces. Every day, dozens of helicopter flights are carried out, and thousands of rescue workers are mobilized. The authorities’ response has been impressive so far, given the enormous challenges on the ground.
We are monitoring the situation closely and are already looking further ahead.
Because after the rescue phase comes the long-term reconstruction.
Helping families get back on their feet, enabling children to return to school, and rebuilding communities. This requires targeted, small-scale, long-term support. «
To help, you can contribute to the Nepal Fund we've set up 👇
⏩️ https://don.planete-eed.org/fond-nepal
