Nepal Flash Floods Displace Thousands, Including 157,050 Women and Girls

Severe flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal has affected communities across multiple districts, causing loss of life, displacement, and damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The impact on women and girls is a concern, with initial information pointing to heightened risks associated with displacement and protection, access to essential services, food insecurity, and loss of livelihoods. Women's rights organizations and pre-crisis gender data are being used to identify emerging gender risks and priority actions for the humanitarian response. The flooding has caused significant disruption, with communities struggling to access basic necessities. The humanitarian response is working to address the needs of those affected, including women and girls. The differentiated impacts on women and girls are not yet fully known, and ongoing monitoring is necessary to understand the full extent of the crisis. The humanitarian response is working to address the needs of those affected, including women and girls. The differentiated impacts on women and girls are not yet fully known, and ongoing monitoring is necessary to understand the full extent of the crisis.