U.S. Approves Another $1 Million for Nepal Flood Response, Bringing Total to More Than $5 Million
Secretary Marco Rubio on September 10, 2026. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)
The United States has approved an additional $1 million to support Nepal Police in identifying victims of the recent floods, bringing the total value of U.S. humanitarian, health and forensic assistance following the disaster to more than $5 million, the State Department said Saturday.
The new funding, approved through the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, will provide forensic support to Nepal Police, including DNA analysis kits and other priority supplies needed for disaster victim identification, the department said in a media note.
FBI forensic specialists are working with Nepal Police to help identify victims and provide specialized disaster victim identification assistance, according to the State Department.
The new funding is part of a broader U.S. response that includes $3 million in food and logistics assistance through the World Food Program. The assistance is expected to provide up to three months of emergency food supplies to 10,000 flood-affected households and help overcome supply-chain barriers by using air and ground transportation to reach isolated communities.
The United States has also provided $685,000 through Catholic Relief Services for food, shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, protection and cash assistance. The aid includes food and shelter supplies, blankets, plastic sheeting, tents, solar lights and dignity kits, the State Department said. Catholic Relief Services is also operating child-friendly spaces for children affected by the floods.
Another $365,000 has been allocated for health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene programs through Jhpiego, FHI 360 and UNICEF, the department said.
The U.S. military has delivered 5,000 specialized disaster victim recovery supplies, 500 first-aid kits, stretchers and front-end loaders to support Nepal-led search, rescue and recovery operations. A four-member U.S. military civil affairs team is also in Nepal to help address humanitarian needs following the disaster.
“The United States continues to extend our deepest sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in Nepal and their families,” the State Department said. The department added that it would continue coordinating with the Nepal government and local partners as conditions evolve.
The United States remains prepared to provide additional assistance based on Nepal’s needs, the department said.