Oxford Nepalese community grieves after Nepal floods disaster

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

Oxford's Nepalese community is grieving losses after an August flood in Nepal killed approximately 1,450 people.

An August flash flood in Nepal has claimed approximately 1,450 lives, with more than 5,000 people still missing. The disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a Himalayan glacier, which caused a huge debris-laden flood and landslide that devastated communities, roads and bridges on the Tibet-Nepal border.

Oxford's Nepalese community, estimated at around 400 people, is now grieving the loss of 'many' family members and friends. Many residents live on the Rose Hill council estate and have made significant contributions to the city, including working in academia, healthcare, childcare and business, particularly in the city's Nepalese restaurants. The community also includes retired Gurkhas and volunteers supporting local initiatives.

Anneliese Dodds, Oxford East MP, described the scenes as a 'horrendous feature film' and told Parliament that the disaster gives the UK 'a window on to the sharpest end of the climate crisis'. She expressed pride in the city's Nepalese community and said the country must 'intensify' efforts to work together. Dodds recently met with Tulasi Paudel from Help for Nepal and the Nepalese community in Oxfordshire.

How it is being reported

• Oxford Nepalese community grieves as MP warns floods offer 'window' on climate crisisOxford's Nepalese community has been hit by loss after the Nepal disaster as she warns it has given the city a "window on to climate crisis".Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 16:00
• Oxford Nepalese community grieves as MP warns floods offer 'window' on climate crisisOxford's Nepalese community has been hit by loss after the Nepal disaster as she warns it has given the city a "window on to climate crisis".Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Oxford · Nepal · Anneliese Dodds · Tibet-Nepal border · Rose Hill · Tulasi Paudel

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