Bay Area Nepalese community rallies to support flood disaster victims as thousands still missing

Bay Area’s Nepalese community is organizing a weekend of fundraising and relief activities to support victims of a devastating flood and landslide in Nepal that has left thousands unaccounted for and families searching for loved ones. Volunteers across the region are coordinating donation drives, distributing essential supplies, and raising funds to assist disaster response efforts in Nepal. Organizers say the effort reflects a sense of duty and solidarity among the Nepalese diaspora with neighbors back home, as families cope with displacement, damaged homes, and the ongoing search for missing relatives. Community centers, temples, and cultural groups are hosting collections, prayer vigils, and events to raise awareness and funds. Authorities in Nepal have issued warnings and mobilized rescue and relief operations, while aid groups warn that needs remain urgent in affected districts. Donations will go to verified relief partners working to provide shelter, food, medical aid, and reconstruction support. Participants emphasize the importance of keeping families connected across continents and supporting those who have lost livelihoods. The event underlines diaspora networks playing a practical role in disaster response, complementing government and NGO relief efforts. Organizers say they also welcome broader community support, including families and supporters from other South Asian communities in the Bay Area. Local officials note that such grassroots efforts can complement formal disaster response and help sustain relief over the coming weeks.