Nepal floods: Indian volunteers take relief to isolated communities as access remains a challenge
A week after the floods, Indian volunteers are travelling up to 10 hours over damaged mountain roads to reach families who have lost homes and livelihoods, while some areas of Rasuwa remain accessible only by helicopter.
Devastating floods in Nepal have left families in remote areas struggling to find basic necessities like food, bedding, and shelter. Indian volunteers are facing challenges reaching these isolated communities due to difficult mountain terrain, damaged roads, and limited transportation options. Manohar Naidu, a Khalsa Aid volunteer, expressed concern about reaching the most severely affected families who have lost their homes, livestock, belongings, and income.
The focus has shifted from more accessible areas to these isolated communities, where the need is greatest but reaching help remains the hardest. Volunteers are delivering essential relief supplies such as food, clothing, bedding, and household items, while assessing the long-term recovery needs of each community. The biggest challenge, however, is getting the aid to the families who need it most, as demand for 4x4 vehicles and helicopters has surged amid the high demand and limited availability.
The organization is also considering temporary holding centers to provide basic amenities like mattresses, portable washroom facilities, and arrangements for cooking.
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