04/09/2026
MHPSS Support in Areas Affected by the Bhotekoshi Flood | Field Update
Following the Bhotekoshi flood and landslide, TPO Nepal’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team has been deployed across various local levels in Nuwakot, Dhading, and Rasuwa, providing support to affected communities and holding centres.
In Nuwakot, teams have been deployed in Belkotgadhi, Bidur, and Kispang, conducting observations of holding centres, interacting with affected individuals, providing Psychological First Aid (PFA), and conducting psychosocial support activities with children and adolescents.
In Dhading, teams have coordinated with local governments in Galchhi, Gajuri, and Benighat Rorang to collect information on the psychosocial conditions of affected families and provide PFA based on identified needs.
In Uttargaya Rural Municipality, Rasuwa, teams have visited various holding centres, coordinated with local government and other humanitarian partners, and supported the distribution of relief materials. Support has been provided to approximately 150 affected people, including children and adolescents, residing in two holding centres in Uttargaya.
TPO Nepal continues to coordinate with local governments, health teams, and other humanitarian partners to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of affected individuals and families by providing PFA, information on available services and referral mechanisms, and necessary support.