On 26 August 2026, devastating flash floods struck Nepal's Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts along the Nepal–Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads, and bridges and cutting off entire communities from the rest of the country. The disaster came suddenly and with immense force, giving people very little time to escape. At least 94,241 people, including 3,300 children, have been affected. More than 1,400 people, among them many children, have reportedly lost their lives, and thousands more are still missing. As rescue teams continue to search through the debris and along the riverbanks, this number is likely to rise. My home was in Bidur-07, Sole, Nuwakot, a village situated opposite Betrawati Bazaar. Before the flood, it was a peaceful rural community where most families depended on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood. In this devastating flood, I lost both of my parents and all of our property. Losing them so suddenly, without even the chance to say goodbye, has shattered my heart into a million pieces. Everything that was familiar and precious to me-my family, my home, and my memories-was taken away in a single night. Due to a lack of proper communication and early warning systems, and because our village was located far from the main river, many people in our community did not fully believe or understand the severity of the flood warnings. They thought the danger would remain near the main river and would not reach us. As a result, very few people were prepared. When the floodwaters finally came, they arrived with enormous speed and power, leaving almost no time for evacuation. The entire village was wiped out, and around 85 people from our community are currently missing. Many families have lost multiple members, and some survivors are now completely alone. Personally, I lost my father and mother, who were the pillars of my life, as well as our pet dogs, our cow, goats, and many acres of agricultural land that provided our main source of food and income. These animals were not just property; they were part of our daily life and survival. The land we cultivated for years, which fed our family and paid for our basic needs, is now buried under mud and stones or has been swallowed by the river. The emotional pain of losing my parents is unbearable, and it is made even worse by the loss of our home, our livelihood, and our sense of security. Right now, the river flows where my home once stood. The place that used to be our yard and fields is now part of the riverbed. There is not a single house left standing in the whole village of Sole. The familiar paths, schools, and temples have been destroyed or completely washed away. Survivors are scattered, staying in temporary shelters, schools, or with relatives in nearby areas. Many have only the clothes they were wearing when they ran for their lives. Our community is in urgent need of proper shelter, food, clean drinking water, sanitation, medical care, and psychosocial support. Children are deeply traumatized, having seen their homes destroyed and family members swept away. Elderly people and those with disabilities are struggling to cope without adequate care and support. The monsoon season and the risk of waterborne diseases make our situation even more dangerous. Without immediate and sustained assistance, it will be extremely difficult for us to survive, let alone rebuild our lives. Sole, being opposite Betrawati Bazaar, used to have some access to markets and services, but now even those connections are disrupted. Bridges and roads are damaged or destroyed, making it hard for aid to reach us quickly. We need long-term solutions, not just short-term relief. Right now, our greatest hope is that the Government of Nepal, together with local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the international community, will urgently develop and implement a clear and fair plan to relocate and rehabilitate our community and all those who have survived this disaster. We need safe land where we can rebuild our homes, restart our farming, and send our children to school again. We also need financial and technical support to construct flood-resilient houses and infrastructure, so that such a tragedy does not wipe out our lives again. I sincerely hope that the government will listen to the voices of survivors like us in Bidur-07, Sole, Nuwakot, and act as soon as possible to provide us with security, dignity, and a chance to rebuild our future. Rijal is the resident of Bidur 07, Sole, Nuwakot