The humanitarian crisis in Nepal is deepening as the death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides surpasses 700, with more than 2,000 people still missing.
The World Health Organization and Nepal’s military have stepped up emergency operations, sending vital medical supplies into some of the worst-hit regions.
WHO teams are mobilizing vaccines, antibiotics and other essential medicines to prevent disease outbreaks as survivors face dangerous conditions and limited access to healthcare.
Military helicopters are being used to airlift supplies and rescue people trapped in villages isolated by landslides, destroyed roads and collapsed bridges.
Many communities remain cut off, leaving emergency crews facing difficult terrain and rapidly changing weather as they search for survivors.
Nepal’s government has warned that additional heavy rainfall could trigger more flooding and landslides, potentially worsening an already devastating situation.
The threat of disease is also growing, with contaminated water, overcrowded shelters and damaged sanitation systems increasing risks for displaced families.
International donors are pledging humanitarian assistance as Nepal begins preparing for what could become a long and costly recovery.
For rescue teams, the immediate priority is reaching isolated communities, saving survivors and delivering food, clean water and medical care.
As the scale of the disaster continues to emerge, Nepal is facing a race against time to prevent further loss of life and protect those left vulnerable by the floods.
