A catastrophic flash flood struck the Nepal–Tibet border region on August 26 after a glacial collapse and ice-rock avalanche temporarily dammed a mountain river, releasing a massive surge of water, mud, and debris. As of August 27, over 350 people had been confirmed dead in Nepal and three in Tibet, with nearly 1,400 still missing. Thousands of rescue personnel have been deployed, while helicopters are evacuating survivors and delivering aid to communities cut off by destroyed roads and bridges.
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By Atma Tattva Das,
As communities in parts of Mindanao recover from a powerful earthquake that damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure, ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir in Taguig City is organizing a Food for Life relief effort to assist affected families by distributing prasadam meals and providing community support.
The initiative, scheduled to begin on June 17 and contiprasadam-distribution nue through the end of the month, comes as residents in some of the hardest-hit areas contin
Myanmar remains in turmoil as aftershocks continue to unsettle various regions, leaving families without proper food, clean water, or shelter. Tent cities are appearing across the region as many dwellings are either destroyed or too dangerous to enter. Amidst this hardship, ISKCON Myanmar’s Food for Life initiative is actively distributing prasadam, fresh water, and offering much-needed spiritual comfort.
“However, we cannot do this alone. We urgently seek the support of the international devo
A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday. Thousands are feared dead as emergency workers and locals begin searching for survivors in the miles of toppled buildings left behind. The quake’s epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, and was felt hundreds of miles away in neighboring countries. In light of this disaster, ISKCON Myanmar has shared an official statement with ISKCON News updating the devotee community on the impact, including the situa
