30th August 2026

Authorities in Nepal are warning of possible fresh flooding today and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Search and rescue crews are working to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday’s catastrophic floods. In the town of Galchhi, entire homes, vehicles and farm tractors could be seen jutting from the thick gray-brown mud that enveloped entire villages in the worst-hit flood areas. Rice terraces along the riverside slid into the river. Around 750 people are known to have died in Nepal and more than 2,400 people are missing. In Tibet, the official death toll is 16, with 546 reported to be missing, according to Chinese state media. Nearly 20,000 security forces are deployed in rescue efforts on the Nepal-Tibet border. Homes and businesses left intact after the flooding remain without electricity today. 

Loving God, we continue to bring the needs of our neighbours in Nepal and Tibet to your loving care. May food, clean drinking water, dry clothes, and other necessities reach these displaced families quickly. Place your healing hand on all who have been injured or traumatized in this disaster. Free people from thier fear and draw them together in mutual support.  Bless all who are caring for people displaced and we ask your protection for all from  disease and illness caused by dirty water. Bless and guide the relief agencies and humanitarian groups in their work, and the authroties in co-ordinating the relief effort. Guide the international community to support desperate people.  May this tragedy be a catalyst for helping us all to grasp how working collaboratively together for the common good can bring hope, and positive outcomes.   We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Christian Aid is helping the relief effort n Nepal. The charitable organisation is releasing emergency funds to its trusted partners in Nepal, who are already involved in the relief efforts. They are ensuring that support is going to communities most in need – especially with emergency shelter, food, water and sanitation, and other vital support.  Christian Aid is supplying water hygiene kits that contain water purification tablets, water filters, dignity kits - including underwear and sanitary products for adolescent girls, as well as food and cash so that people can buy food for a household.  Christian Aid's prayer is that God will, "Make us his hands and feet, reaching out and standing with our neighbours in their deep distress and urgent need."

You can support the people of Nepal through Christian Aid by clicking here.

For the beauty of the earth and sky,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For the wonder of hill and vale and tree and flower,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For light of sun and moon and stars,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For variety of birds and fish,

reptiles, mammals and insects,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For the great diversity of life,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For human life and the joy of human love

Father we thank you and give you praise.

For your Word and for your love,

Father we thank you and give you praise.

Amen.

Based on a hymn by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint