Safe water and hygiene
Water treatment, hygiene supplies and sanitation support help people meet daily needs.
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Stand with people in Nepal
When the water recedes, people still need care. Help them take a step towards recovery.
On 26 August 2026, flash floods struck communities in Nepal’s Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. UNICEF reported damage to homes, schools, health facilities, roads and water systems. UNICEF, 27 August 2026.
By 3 September, UNICEF estimated that at least 22,000 children urgently needed safe water, sanitation and hygiene support. Damaged infrastructure and crowded temporary accommodation increased the risk of disease. UNICEF, 3 September 2026.
The date of the 2026 flash floods.
Children needing water, sanitation and hygiene support, reported 3 September.
Districts named in UNICEF’s flood reporting.
Reports checked 22 September 2026.
UNICEF’s response reports identify several needs for people affected by the floods, including children.
Water treatment, hygiene supplies and sanitation support help people meet daily needs.
Medical supplies, shelter materials and support for children’s nutrition form part of the wider humanitarian response.
Learning materials and safe spaces help children regain some routine after disruption.
Read UNICEF’s reports on affected communities and the relief response.