Fourteen tons of requested medical aid arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, over the weekend to support communities impacted by last month’s flash floods.

More than 1,300 people were killed when catastrophic flooding swept through entire communities in northern Nepal and southern Tibet on August 26. More than 5,000 people are still missing, and more than 13,000 people have been rescued.

Medical aid from Direct Relief was pre-positioned in the country before the floods, allowing emergency response teams to deploy immediately and begin providing care . Additional requested support arrived in the country on Sept. 6 and will be distributed in coordination with Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population.

The shipment contains items to address medical needs , including antibiotics, IV fluids, medications for chronic disease management, water purification supplies, and personal protective equipment.

Medical aid from Direct Relief arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport on September 06, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal.…