International Medical Corps is coordinating closely with government authorities and local partners following devastating flooding and landslides that occurred when a section of a Himalayan glacier broke free and descended through a valley in Nepal’s Langtang national park, about 35 miles north of the capital city of Kathmandu.
Hundreds have been reported dead and many more are still missing. Extensive damage to roads, bridges, power infrastructure and essential services has left many communities isolated, while significantly complicating relief efforts. Rescue and assessment activities remain ongoing, and the full scale of humanitarian needs is still emerging.
International Medical Corps, which responded to a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal in 2015, is responding to this disaster through a network of trusted local partners already operating in the affected areas. Though access remains extremely challenging and assessments are continuing, we will support their efforts to provide essential health services for affected populations, both in displacement shelters and in impacted communities. We also anticipate supporting the distribution of critical relief supplies—including food, shelter materials and hygiene items—to help families meet their most urgent needs.
This remains a highly fluid situation. We are working closely with local partners and authorities to monitor evolving needs and will adapt our response accordingly over the coming weeks to ensure that assistance reaches the communities most affected by the disaster.