EU Allocates €2M in Aid for Nepal Flood Victims as Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Risk of Secondary Flooding

The European Union announced on August 28, 2026, that it had approved 2 million euros in aid for communities affected by the floods in Nepal, where over 300 people have died. The funds are intended to address immediate needs such as food, healthcare, clean water, and sanitation. France24 reported that relief operations are hindered by the difficult Himalayan terrain, and that authorities are monitoring a lake formed by the disaster, which could burst and cause a second wave of flooding. Countries including South Korea, India, China, the UK, and the EU are ramping up rescue efforts and humanitarian aid. Nova Makedonija noted that hundreds of foreign nationals are still missing. The UK, China, India, and South Korea are all involved in the international response. Meanwhile, Ireland's Nepalese community is fundraising to support victims of the disaster, according to RTE. The EU's aid was confirmed by multiple sources, including Nova Makedonija and France24. The exact number of casualties and the full extent of the damage remain under assessment, with ongoing efforts to reach affected communities.