Nepal’s flood death toll has reached 1,341, while thousands remain missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-China border.
The combined death toll in Nepal and China has risen to 1,372, according to figures. Meanwhile, 5,531 people remain missing 11 days after the disaster, leaving families waiting for news.
Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said about 5,000 people, including 589 foreigners, remain missing. Chinese authorities reported 31 deaths and 531 missing people in the southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region, also known as Tibet.
Mothers Struggle in Crowded Shelters
As roads and bridges remain damaged by floods and landslides, displaced pregnant and new mothers face challenges in temporary shelters. According to the Kathmandu Post, many women struggle to find spaces for breastfeeding and lack food that matches schedules.
Furthermore, mothers say they face difficulties reaching medical care when labour becomes dangerous. Crowded conditions also expose women and babies to cigarette smoke, alcohol smells, unhygienic food and unsafe water.
Children Face Healthcare Shortages
These conditions have created health concerns for families. Mothers report stomach problems among their babies after consuming poor-quality food and water.
At the same time, shelter camps lack vaccination facilities for children, increasing concerns about preventable diseases. With thousands of displaced people waiting for assistance, authorities face growing pressure to improve sanitation, maternal care and healthcare.
However, damaged infrastructure continues to complicate relief efforts across affected areas. As recovery operations continue, aid providers must prioritize pregnant women, newborns and children who face greater risks in overcrowded shelters.
