Malaysian non-governmental organizations have mobilized aid efforts in response to the recent floods in Nepal that have resulted in significant casualties and widespread damage. United Sikhs Malaysia deployed a rescue and relief team to Kathmandu on the evening of September 4, with plans to begin operations in the hardest-hit areas shortly after.

Mandeep Singh, vice-president of United Sikhs Malaysia, stated that the team spent September 5 in Kathmandu procuring essential supplies such as ropes, mosquito nets, and tarpaulins intended for approximately 300 families. These supplies were delivered to a local gurdwara for distribution. Four-wheel-drive vehicles were arranged to navigate the challenging terrain, where landslides and damaged infrastructure have severely restricted access to affected communities. Singh emphasized the unpredictability and dangers associated with the region’s road conditions, noting that ongoing rain could further obstruct travel.

The team’s immediate priority is to assess conditions on the ground before determining additional resource needs. Singh highlighted the unique difficulties posed by the Nepal disaster compared to previous missions the group has undertaken, including major floods in Kelantan (2014 and 2015), the 2018 Indonesian tsunami, Sri Muda floods in 2021, Pahang floods in 2022, and floods in Hat Yai in 2025.

In a separate but concurrent effort, Mercy Malaysia confirmed that its volunteers had also arrived in Kathmandu to support relief operations. As of September 4, Nepalese authorities reported 1,294 fatalities and 5,053 individuals missing following the floods, while more than 13,000 people had been rescued.

The extensive damage to roads and bridges has complicated rescue and relief activities, forcing aid groups to adapt to rapidly changing and hazardous conditions. Both organizations are coordinating to deliver critical assistance to communities isolated by the disaster as Nepal continues its recovery efforts.