Nepal floods: 10,000 families lose homes in ‘catastrophic’ flash floods

‘Entire villages and markets have disappeared in the deadly flash floods,’ says IFRC head of delegation in Nepal. At least 10,000 families have lost their homes in what the Red Cross is calling “catastrophic” flash floods in Nepal. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed the scale of the destruction on [Day], as rescue teams struggle to reach isolated areas. According to the IFRC’s head of delegation in Nepal, the floods have wiped out entire villages and local markets. “Entire villages and markets have disappeared,” he said, describing the scene as a total loss of homes, livelihoods, and community infrastructure. The floods, triggered by sudden heavy rainfall, struck with little warning. Local officials fear the final number of displaced families could rise as water levels remain high and more regions become accessible. The Red Cross is now coordinating emergency relief, focusing on shelter, clean water, and basic medical care for the affected families. However, damaged roads and bridges are slowing down aid deliveries to the hardest-hit zones. Authorities have not yet released a full casualty count, but the priority remains rescuing survivors and preventing disease outbreaks in temporary camps. The IFRC has called for urgent international support to meet the immediate needs of the tens of thousands of people now without shelter.