Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) has launched the Nepal Disaster Humanitarian Fund to mobilize emergency aid for communities affected by deadly floods in several parts of the country. MRA president Khairil Annuar Khalid announced that this fund aims to support humanitarian relief operations for affected communities, emphasizing the provision of basic necessities during the initial emergency phase.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the planned assistance will include the supply of food, clean water, sanitation needs, hygiene and baby kits, medical aid, and the construction of temporary prayer halls for affected Muslim communities. Khairil highlighted the increasing urgency for food, clean water, shelter, healthcare services, and basic family necessities, which prompted MRA to establish the Nepal Disaster Humanitarian Fund.
Khairil stated that as of August 31, at least 939 bodies had been recovered, with approximately 3,925 individuals reported missing. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies estimates that around 93,000 people might be affected by the disaster. He further noted that these figures could change as search and rescue operations continue, with some areas remaining difficult to access.
He described the widespread destruction caused by the flash floods, which damaged homes, roads, bridges, schools, healthcare facilities, agricultural areas, and hydroelectric infrastructure, complicating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the worst-affected regions. MRA has called upon Malaysians, the corporate sector, institutions, mosques, surau, civil society organizations, and individuals from all walks of life to contribute to the fund.
Donations can be made through the official Malaysian Relief Agency Berhad accounts at Maybank (5640 9820 8020) or Alliance Bank (6410 8001 002 4389). The flash floods, which occurred on August 26, primarily impacted the Rasuwa District in northern Nepal and also affected Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, and downstream areas. Preliminary assessments by authorities and humanitarian agencies suggest that the incident may be linked to ice or glacier instability in high mountainous areas, leading to blocked river flows that eventually released suddenly.