This program highlights Nepal’s dedicated efforts to save lives and rebuild communities in the wake of a devastating natural disaster.
On the morning of August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood of rock and ice thundered down from a high Himalayan peak, tearing through Nepal’s valleys and sweeping away homes, villages, and bridges.
The tragedy claimed the lives of at least 1,400 people, with over 5,000 individuals remaining missing.
This disaster marks the latest in a series of severe natural disasters to strike Nepal in recent years, exacerbated by the accelerating impacts of climate change.
The program follows the brave rescuers risking their lives to search for survivors, alongside the humanitarian workers providing essential aid and refuge to traumatized children and families.
101 East explores the monumental efforts to save lives and rebuild communities in the aftermath of this deadly natural disaster.
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