Nepal’s Floods: One Month Later, Villages Still Wait for Help

One month after deadly floods hit Nepal, thousands of families are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Many villages remain cut off from basic supplies, and survivors say government aid has been slow to arrive. The floods, which struck in late September, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands more. Entire homes were swept away, along with roads, bridges, and farmland. In some remote mountain areas, relief teams could not reach survivors for days. “We lost everything,” said one farmer in Sindhupalchok district, one of the worst-hit areas. “We are still waiting for food and shelter.” Aid groups warn that the situation could worsen. Winter is approaching, and many families are living in temporary tents with little protection from the cold. Clean water and medicine are also in short supply, raising fears of disease. Government officials say they are working to deliver aid, but difficult terrain and damaged roads have slowed their efforts. Some critics argue that the response has been too slow and poorly organized. International organizations have stepped in to help, providing food, blankets, and medical supplies. But experts say the recovery will take months, possibly years. For now, survivors are doing what they can. Some have begun rebuilding their homes by hand. Others are still searching for missing relatives. “We are alive, but we have nothing,” said one woman in Dolakha district. “We need help now.”