The EU had already allocated EUR 2.9 million to disaster preparedness in Nepal at the beginning of 2026.

Omissions

• The precise figure of €2.9 million earmarked specifically for disaster preparedness in Nepal at the beginning of 2026 does not appear in any of the sources located; the sources confirm EU disaster-preparedness funding to Nepal for 2026 but publish a broader total (€5.4 million covering both natural-hazard response and disaster preparedness).
• The claim's framing implies the €2.9 million is a separate, standalone preparedness allocation; EU sources present the 2026 Nepal envelope as a combined figure covering response and preparedness.
• A regional (Asia-wide) EU disaster-preparedness allocation of about €7 million and a broader envelope of over €8.7 million were also found, indicating that part of the preparedness funding is regional rather than Nepal-specific.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission – DG ECHO, Nepal country pageFor 2026, the EU has allocated €5.4 million to respond to natural hazards and strengthen disaster preparedness. This includes a country-specific [allocation].
• PrimaryEuropean Commission – DG ECHO news, 'The EU allocates €2 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of flash flood in Nepal'The EU allocates €2 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of flash flood in Nepal. News article; 28 August 2026; Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.
• SecondaryReliefWeb – 'EU steps up support for disaster preparedness and humanitarian aid in Asia'Over €8.7 million will fund disaster preparedness initiatives throughout the region, the majority through a regional allocation of €7 million.