Latest Update from Noel Isaacs – 29.08.2026
Out of the 17, 7 made it home, though many are carrying serious injuries. Sadly, 10 went to be with the Lord.
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of those 10 lives, while we thank God for preserving the 7 who made it home. Please continue to keep those injured, their families, and all those grieving in your Prayers
May the Lord comfort every broken heart and give strength and healing in this difficult time.
Earlier this week a catastrophic flash flood and mudslide struck mountainous areas along the Napal-Tibet border, killing nearly 400 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing. Entire villages, about 19 bridges, and roughly 40 kilometers of roads were washed away.
Update and the Prayer Request from Noel Issacs the National Director of Vineyard Churches in the Himalayas.
These churches are located about 12 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. At present, after only two hours of travel from Kathmandu, most of the roads and bridges leading to these region have been destroyed or washed away by the flood. As a result, we are unable to reach these communities.
Electricity has been completely cut off. There is no internet service, no telephone network, and no reliable way to contact many of the affected people. Food supplies are becoming scarce, access to healthcare is rapidly declining, and the situation remains chaotic. Many areas are unreachable, and countless individuals remain untraceable.
Most of our church members and local residents depend on daily wage labor for their livelihood. Many were employed in hydropower projects, tunnel construction, riverbed works, and at the Nepal-China border. With the disaster, many have lost not only their jobs but also their means of supporting their families.
At this moment, we do not know what the next course of action will be. However, our church team stands ready to respond and serve as soon as any opportunity opens for us to reach the affected communities. We are committed to helping in whatever way we can.
We humbly ask you to stand with us in prayer during this difficult time. Please pray for protection, provision, comfort for grieving families, and wisdom as we seek ways to respond. We will continue to keep you updated as the situation develops and as we move forward.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Noel Isaacs
So far, 17 members of our Vineyard Churches in the Himalayas are declared missing. This is the update of the last 24 hours.
