United Sikhs Malaysia head into Nepal’s worst-hit flood zone to help 98 kids whose parents are missing (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — A team of five Malaysian volunteers from United Sikhs Malaysia is embarking on a challenging journey to Nepal's most flood-affected region to provide aid to families whose homes and communities have been destroyed by the recent floods and landslides. The humanitarian aid organization, involved in disaster relief and community assistance, will travel to Dhunche in Rasuwa district, then continue to Syapru Besi near the Nepal-Tibet border.

The Facebook post from the group indicates the journey to Dhunche will take between 10 to 12 hours, followed by difficult off-road conditions to reach Syapru Besi, located about 40km from the border. Their priority will be to build temporary shelters for displaced families, while they plan to provide necessities, including colouring materials for 98 children whose parents are reported missing.

They had earlier prepared mosquito nets and tarpaulins worth approximately RM28,000 for around 300 affected families, delivering the supplies to a gurdwara in Kathmandu. The team A from United Sikhs Malaysia is expected to spend around two weeks in Nepal, with additional teams on standby depending on the evolving situation. This mission is part of a broader response by Malaysian aid groups.

Mercy Malaysia has dispatched a humanitarian assessment team to Nepal to evaluate conditions and identify urgent needs, while Malaysia has sent 11 officers and personnel from the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to assist with search-and-rescue operations. The Malaysian government has pledged US$1 million (RM4.2 million) to aid Nepal's disaster victims and support recovery efforts.

The disaster has greatly impacted communities in Rasuwa, where flooding and landslides have damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, complicating relief operations.