The owners of a Nepalese restaurant in Bath are raising funds for victims of the catastrophic floods in Nepal.
Sarah and Sera Gurung, who have family and friends on the ground in Nepal, have run Yak Yeti Yak restaurant in Pierrepont Street for many years and through their foundation have built several schools in Nepalese villages hit by the earthquake of 2015.
The floods hit Nepal last Wednesday, devastating parts of Nepal and Tibet. At least 1,118 people have died and more than 3,900 remain missing, though the pupils and staff at the Yak Yeti Yak Foundation schools have all been accounted for and are safe.
Sarah and Sera have family in Nepal, as do their restaurant staff, and thankfully they are also safe. When news of the floods hit Sarah and Sera immediately sprung into action and have launched a disaster fund to raise funds for the flood victims. The people of Bath have always been generous with their donations and the couple are hoping that will continue.
People can donate at their restaurant or via their fundraising page. With the help of volunteers, they are also organising a fundraising meal at the restaurant on Sunday, September 20.
The three-course buffet lunch with a welcome drink will cost £50 per head, with proceeds going to the YYY Foundation for After the Flood. Tables are available to book through the restaurant website booking system.
A statement on their page says: “After the catastrophic flood of the August 26, 2026, Nepal and the communities along the Trisuli will need help for a long time to come.
Damaged buildings are seen partially buried under mud and debris near the swollen Trishuli River following landslides on August 30, 2026, in Trishuli Market, Nepal(Image: Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images)
“The current situation is extreme. In the immediate aftermath of a disaster like this, people rush to help, causing a lot of confusion and creating an extra workload for the authorities.
“After the initial surge, the help will disappear. We're raising funds to be there helping communities to recover when they will most need it - after the cameras have left. People will be living in tents and temporary shelters for months, possibly years.
“Women and girls are especially vulnerable, menstrual hygiene and so called disposable pads will become an issue unless we step in. We will be distributing fully washable period packs and delivering hygiene seminars for women and girls.
Yak Yeti Yak in Bath.(Image: Phoebe Hobbs)
“Fifty-nine schools have been washed away or damaged, The Nepal Government will rebuild them. We will work with teachers to equip schools and deliver specialist courses on resilience.
“Places like Devghat in Chitwan 110 kilometres downstream from Trisuli Bazar have not been reported in the media. The town was engulfed and is now a graveyard for all the people upstream.
“We will be working with the communities most in need of our help, no matter where they are.” Sarah and Sera plan to travel to Nepal after Christmas to deliver aid and help where they can.
