Devastating floods in Nepal’s Nuwakot district have left villages submerged and communities in mourning. Survivors are desperately searching for family members trapped under the debris of collapsed homes, facing immense grief amidst the disaster. Critically, government rescue teams have yet to fully arrive, leaving residents largely to fend for themselves in the immediate aftermath. The situation is compounded by the ongoing search for bodies, indicating a rising death toll. This delay in official aid is exacerbating the suffering of those impacted and raising questions about the speed of disaster response. The focus remains on locating the missing and providing basic necessities to those who have lost everything. The long-term recovery process will undoubtedly be challenging for Nuwakot’s vulnerable river settlements.