Nepal - Meeting minutes, 25 September 2026

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1. Situation updates

•  As per the latest NDRRMA update of 24 September, 1,453 fatalities are confirmed, 5,550 people remain out of contact and 13,795 people are rescued. 
•  A total of 1,107 displaced people remain in 21 displacement sites, representing a reduction of 108 people since the previous update. This includes 187 people in Nuwakot, 799 people in Rasuwa and 121 people in Dhading. 
• Prioritization defined by NDRRMA and the ICCG continues to focus on essential medicines and water purification supplies, followed by ready-to-eat and staple food, and then non-food items (NFIs). 
• Priority consideration continues to be given to hard-to-reach locations and areas reporting low stock levels.

2. Logistics updates

Cargo Dispatches and Clearance Procedures

• The LogIE platform continues to be updated with road-access information, holding centres, and access constraints. 
• Government SOPs for humanitarian cargo clearance and movement remain under development and are expected to provide official guidance on cargo importation, release and onward movement. 
• Cargo consigned to NDRRMA requires a release letter before removal from the Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA). 
• Cargo deliveries to affected areas require authorization from the relevant Chief District Office (CDO). 
• Partners are encouraged to coordinate with municipalities to confirm identified relief needs before dispatching assistance. 
• A dedicated NDRRMA committee continues to support humanitarian cargo clearance and movement requests.

Service Request Process

• Service Request Forms (SRFs) should be submitted online at least 72 hours before requested services. 
• Acceptance of an SRF does not constitute approval for cargo delivery to LTC facilities and does not guarantee immediate movement. Operational scheduling is communicated separately. 
• Accurate cargo weights, dimensions, piece counts, destination information and GPS coordinates remain essential for operational planning. 
• Additional SRFs are not required for cargo already stored with LTC. Release requests and destination changes can be coordinated directly through LTC focal points. 
• Delivery locations by helicopter should have sufficient personnel available to receive and offload cargo. Air deliveries require a minimum of 10 personnel for offloading.

3. LTC Logistics updates 

Storage

• The Bidur hub remains operational with 460 m² available for transit storage. 
• Additional storage capacity of 1,115 m² is expected to become available in Kathmandu during the coming week. 
• Assessment of storage options in Dhunche continues, with operations planned to commence once arrangements are finalized.

Air transport

• Air operations continue from both Kathmandu and Bidur. 
• A total of 32 air deliveries transporting 65 mt of humanitarian cargo have been completed. 
• Six delivery locations have been reached, with several additional locations under assessment and planning. 
• Food commodities and WASH supplies continue to represent the largest categories of transported cargo. 
• Weather conditions continue to hamper flight operations and are expected to affect activities until at least 28 September. 
• More than 30 additional helicopter rotations are currently planned. 
• Additional air capacity is expected to become available through a smaller helicopter platform capable of accessing locations unsuitable for larger aircraft.

Landing Zones

• An additional layer with the landing-zones (Go and No Go) is now available in th Physycal Access Constraint layer in the LogIE platform.
• The map reflects landing zones currently accessible to LTC air assets and is updated regularly as assessments are completed. 
• Additional delivery locations continue to be assessed and validated based on terrain, safety and aircraft limitations.

Road Operations

• Common trucking services remain available for cargo movements to Dhunche and nearby locations. 
• A total of 55 mt of cargo has been delivered by road transport services, including 27 mt delivered to Dhunche. 
• More than 30 mt of additional cargo is planned for transport during the coming days, subject to road conditions. 
• The Bailey Bridge at Devighat remains operational and available for passenger and cargo movements.

Road Access updates

• A heavy rainfall alert remains in effect between 25 and 27 September. 
• Road and air movement has been halted until at least 28 September due to weather conditions and associated risks. 
• Vehicular movement is restored along the Galchhi–Devighat–Dhunge–Trishuli section. 
• Alternative access routes into Rasuwa remain available; however, road conditions continue to be affected by rainfall, mud, traffic congestion and the risk of landslides.Telecommunications
• Partners are encouraged to subscribe to LTC communication channels, including the mailing list and WhatsApp group, to ensure receipt of operational updates, meeting information and information products.

The next LTC Coordination Meeting is planned for Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 15:00 local time. 

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