Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood visited flood-affected regions of Nepal to assess the destruction, meet displaced residents and coordinate relief efforts. He appealed to individuals and organisations worldwide to support communities struggling with the loss of homes, livelihoods and family members.
Sonu Sood Visits Flood-Affected Communities
Sonu Sood travelled to some of Nepal’s worst-affected areas following the devastating flash floods. Speaking from the disaster zone, the actor said the true scale of the damage could only be understood by witnessing it firsthand. He pointed to destroyed homes, debris-covered neighbourhoods and the continuing force of the floodwaters as evidence of the disaster’s severity. During his visit, Sood interacted with local residents and assured them that efforts were being made to provide meaningful assistance.
Appeal for Worldwide Humanitarian Support
The actor urged people across the world to come forward and help Nepal recover. He said many residents had lost their homes, family members and the sense of security associated with their communities. Emphasising that the affected families should not be left to face the crisis alone, Sood called for collective action to help the country rebuild. He also shared photographs from his visit and conveyed a message of solidarity, assuring Nepal that support would continue during the difficult recovery period.
Relief Coordination With Multiple Organisations
Sood said his team was working with several organisations to identify the most urgent challenges and ensure that relief reached those who needed it. The immediate priorities include supporting displaced families, understanding local requirements and helping communities begin rebuilding their lives. His visit comes while rescue teams and relief agencies remain under tremendous pressure, with difficult terrain, debris and damaged infrastructure complicating operations across affected regions.
Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue
According to the latest figures cited by the disaster management authority, the floods have claimed 1,093 lives, while nearly 4,000 people remain missing. More than 11,900 people have reportedly been rescued so far. In Nuwakot’s Betrabati area, rescue workers recovered 23 bodies from a single house. Another 13 bodies were found in India’s Gandak River and were being prepared for transfer to Nepal.
Around 350 students from Uttargaya village in Rasuwa were also reported missing. Rescue operations at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project remained stalled, while several workers associated with hydropower facilities were still unaccounted for. With the humanitarian crisis continuing to unfold, Sood’s appeal highlights the urgent need for coordinated rescue, rehabilitation and international assistance.
