Humanitarian Needs and Priorities - Flood Response Plan Nepal 2024

UN and the Humanitarian Country Team have launched the Nepal Floods Response Plan to support the Government of Nepal in addressing the devastating floods and landslides that struck the country on 27-28 September. With 246 lives lost, 183 people injured, and thousands displaced across 21 districts, we are witnessing widespread damage to communities and critical infrastructure.

The Nepal Floods Response Plan prioritizes 193,000 of the most vulnerable people affected by these floods. It requires an immediate US$17.5 million to provide life-saving assistance, including food, water, sanitation, shelter, and healthcare, with a strong focus on women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

With 246 fatalities, 183 injuries, and 18 individuals still missing, the floods have caused widespread devastation in 21 districts, seven of which have been severely impacted. Thousands of families have been displaced, with over 10,000 households sheltering in overcrowded temporary camps, struggling to access basic needs like clean water, sanitation, and healthcare. Damage assessments reveal extensive destruction of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, health facilities, and schools, as well as significant losses in agriculture and energy sectors.

The Nepal Floods Response Plan supports the government's "build-back-better" strategy, focusing on urgent food, water, shelter, and protection needs. It prioritizes vulnerable groups—women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities—ensuring equitable access and addressing risks like disease, protection issues, and food insecurity.