‘Orphaned’ by floods, more than 500 Nepali children face uncertain future
Summary
More than 500 children in Nepal are living in temporary shelters after losing their parents in deadly floods. These children, many separated from their families, face uncertain futures as the government and organizations try to reunite them with relatives or provide care.Key Facts
- Floods in Nepal killed over 1,400 people and left at least 5,000 missing.
- More than 500 children today live in temporary shelters without their parents.
- Nepali law requires a person to be missing for 12 years before they can be declared dead, but there is a special exemption during disasters if approved by a court.
- Many children like 9-year-old Ram Thakur were separated from their parents during the floods and are waiting to be reunited.
- Over 32,000 children were displaced by the floods across Nepal.
- Only 18 children have been reunited with their families so far.
- Local nonprofits provide bedding, toys, and food in shelters to support the children.
- Authorities and organizations are working to find the children’s families or arrange longer-term care.
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