03/09/2026
Nepal Flood Relief Update:
The Trigger: On August 26, 2026, a major glacial section sheared off Langtang Lirung, triggering a devastating ice-and-rock avalanche into the valley below
The Impact: The collapse generated a massive torrent of mud and rock debris that swept through the Trishuli, Bhote Koshi, and Lhende Khola river valleys
Infrastructure and Settlements: Essential infrastructure across the Rasuwa district—including hydropower installations, bridges, roads, and border communities—suffered extensive destruction or was submerged under bedrock and sludge
We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported our ongoing relief efforts for the flood victims in Nepal. Whether you bought items from our pop-up shop or made a direct contribution, your overwhelming generosity has made a meaningful impact. While media coverage shows distressing imagery, ground reports indicate the situation is 100 times worse, leaving many communities in desperate need of ongoing support.
How Your Donations Are Being Used:
- $2,000 for Educational Supplies: Purchasing essential educational materials for local children
- $500 for Immediate Relief in the Langtang Valley: Contributing to direct food drops containing staples like rice, potatoes, and cooking oil.
On-the-Ground Context:
The Langtang Valley region is currently cut off from access and relies heavily on trekking to sustain local families. Alarmingly, local reports note that international news outlets have used vital helicopter resources to fly into devastated areas to interview traumatized children, only to depart without offering practical assistance.
Your contributions go beyond financial aid—they offer a vital message of hope and solidarity to those navigating this crisis. Please keep the people of Nepal in your thoughts and hearts during this difficult recovery process. I will share further updates as we receive them.
With gratitude,
Heather & The TYC Team
