Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (8 - 14 July 2025)

NEPAL
Since 8 July 2025, a series of severe weather events associated with the ongoing monsoon season, including flash floods, heavy rainfall, and landslides have affected a number of areas in Nepal, causing widespread damage and significant disruption to critical infrastructure. According to the authorities, 12 people have been confirmed dead, 20 remain missing, and 19 have sustained injuries. The disaster event have resulted in an estimated economic loss of NPR 10.2 million (USD 73,000). The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has undertaken search and rescue operations in the affected areas, while assessments are ongoing to determine the full extent of damages and humanitarian needs.

INDIA
Himachal Pradesh State continues to face the severe impacts of the ongoing monsoon season, which has resulted in 78 fatalities since 20 June due to flash floods, landslides, electrocution, and weather-related road accidents. Mandi District is the worst-affected, with 14 fatalities and 28 people reported missing, according to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). In the Seraj Region of Mandi, approximately 80,000 people have been affected. The disaster has also resulted in the loss of over 10,000 livestock, including cattle and poultry. As part of the relief operation,12 relief camps have been established across Mandi District, currently sheltering 525 displaced people.

MYANMAR
Civilians in Myanmar continue to pay the highest price in the ongoing conflict, with intensifying hostilities and reports of indiscriminate attacks resulting in more deaths, injuries and displacement. In Sagaing Region, an airstrike on 11 July reportedly hit a monastery sheltering displaced families in Sagaing Township, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring at least 50 more. The site was hosting people who were displaced since mid-June, many of whom have had to flee again seeking safety and are in urgent need of assistance. Between 8 and 9 July, conflict in Kayah, Northern Shan and Tanintharyi reportedly killed at least 10 civilians and injured at least 10 others. With these alarming reports of civilian casualties, all parties to the conflict are reminded of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, including by clearly distinguishing them from military targets.

BANGLADESH
On 10 July, flooding events were reported across Feni, Ukhiya, Teknaf, and Cox’s Bazar, driven by rising water levels in the Selonia and Muhuri rivers. In Feni District, 539 mm of rainfall was recorded over a 48-hour period, inundating 15 villages in Porsuram and 13 in Fulgaji. The floods have affected approximately 15,000 people, with 8,000 people currently sheltering in temporary sites. In Noakhali District, flooding has also impacted at least two sub-districts, where urgent needs for dry food and evacuation support, including boats, have been reported. Local authorities, in coordination with the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), have responded through the establishment of 19 temporary shelters and distribution of cash assistance, rice, dry food, hygiene kits, and water purification tablets. Rainfall and low-pressure systems are continuously being monitored as forecasts indicate potential water level increase in the Jamuna and Teesta River basins.