08/29/2026
In recent days, a catastrophic flash flood struck a remote, mountainous region of northern Nepal, devastating communities across the affected area. As of this writing, authorities report significant loss of life and widespread need in the area.
We are grateful to report that this event did not directly impact the Moravian community in Nepal. The main Moravian presence in the country is centered in and around Kathmandu, a considerable distance from the flood-affected region, and our Moravian contacts there have confirmed that they are safe and that no Moravian members or properties were directly affected.
While Moravians were spared the direct impact of this flooding, our Moravian contacts in Nepal have communicated that communities in the affected areas have suffered greatly. The most up-to-date information comes from ecumenical partners, who have shared that a number of churches have sustained damage, and many pastors, members, and others in these communities are reported missing or among those who have lost their lives. An ecumenical call for aid has been raised in the area to help provide food, shelter, and other essential support to grieving and displaced families.
As the situation continues to develop, the Board of World Mission is in close contact with our Moravian partners at the British Mission Board, who will be coordinating the global Moravian response to this disaster. We stand ready to collaborate as the needs become clearer. In the meantime, we ask that you hold the people of Nepal in your prayers—especially those who have lost loved ones, homes, and places of worship—during this difficult time.
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