disaster
Nepal floods 2025: Delivering CARE’s emergency backpack in 48 hours
By CARE at ReliefWeb
· June 24, 2026
· 9 min read
.m., water rushed in without warning. There had been no rain in the village. No alerts. No sirens. It was Sept. 10, 2025. “I was cooking when floodwaters surged,” recalls Bardiya district resident Sarita Pariyar. “The water reached here in minutes,” she adds, pointing to a faint line visible on her
Key takeaway “I was cooking when floodwaters surged,” recalls Bardiya district resident Sarita Pariyar.
Why this matters
The devastating floods in Nepal highlight the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Nepal bears the brunt of extreme weather events, with thousands of disasters recorded between 2018 and 2024. The economic toll is particularly severe for families living near the poverty line, who can lose a decade's worth of progress in a single afternoon of floodwaters. The prompt delivery of emergency aid, such as CARE's emergency backpack, is crucial in helping families recover from these disasters. However, the rugged terrain and deep valleys in Nepal pose significant challenges to aid delivery, underscoring the need for innovative and efficient response strategies. As the scale of destruction continues to climb, it is essential for humanitarian organizations and governments to work together to develop effective disaster response plans that prioritize the needs of vulnerable communities and help them build resilience against future disasters.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 9 min
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