The European Commission invested almost EUR 3 million in Nepal for disaster preparedness before the crisis struck.

Omissions

• The claim refers to humanitarian aid funding allocated for disaster preparedness, which was complemented by €2 million in emergency funding after the August 2026 flash flood (bringing total 2026 support to around €5.4 million), so the 'almost €3 million' is the pre-crisis preparedness figure only, not the total EU support.
• The EC source page describes a 2026 country-specific allocation of €1.7 million complemented by a wider regional disaster preparedness allocation; the 'almost €3 million' figure combines these allocations.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission — Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (Nepal page)For 2026, the EU has allocated €5.4 million to respond to natural hazards and strengthen disaster preparedness. This includes a country-specific allocation of 1.7 million, complemented by funding from a wider regional disaster preparedness allocation, as well as 2.5 million in emergency funding following the massive flash flood in ...
• PrimaryEuropean Commission — 'The EU allocates €2 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of flash flood in Nepal'This assistance comes in addition to the almost €3 million in humanitarian aid allocated at the start of the year for Nepal for disaster preparedness. EU-funded partners are already providing help on the ground.
• PrimaryEEAS — EU Delegation to Nepal, 'The EU allocates €2 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of flash flood in Nepal'This assistance comes in addition to the almost €3 million in humanitarian aid allocated at the start of the year for Nepal for disaster preparedness. EU-funded partners in the country started to provide help immediately after the disaster, with prepositioned shelter and distribution of relief items.