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Nepal Flash Floods Affect 93,000 as Death Toll May Rise
Flash floods hit Nepal on Aug.
26 and caused widespread destruction.
At least 93,000 people have been affected.
More than 500 people have died, and the number could rise.
Some communities are still hard to reach because roads and bridges were washed away.
Phone and electricity problems are also making rescue work difficult.
Many families lost their homes and need shelter, food and water.
The Red Cross is bringing emergency supplies to people in need.
Aid workers are also concerned about the serious emotional effects of the disaster.
Flash floods that struck Nepal on Aug. 26 have affected at least 93,000 people.
The death toll has surpassed 500 and may increase as isolated areas are reached.
Destroyed roads and bridges, mobile outages and power cuts are hampering rescue operations.
Thousands of homes were destroyed or badly damaged, leaving people without shelter and basic supplies.
The Red Cross is distributing food, drinking water, hygiene kits, mattresses and blankets while assessing needs.
- Who
- At least 93,000 people in Nepal were affected; the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Nepal Red Cross are leading relief efforts.
- What
- Devastating flash floods destroyed or damaged homes and infrastructure, killed more than 500 people and created a major humanitarian emergency.
- Where
- Nepal, including communities that remain isolated by damaged roads, bridges and communications networks.
- When
- The floods struck on Aug. 26; the IFRC issued its warning on Aug. 28.
- Why
- Floodwaters damaged critical infrastructure and left thousands without shelter and basic supplies, while blocked access has delayed rescue and damage assessments.
Key facts
- People affected
- At least 93,000, according to the IFRC's initial estimate
- Reported deaths
- More than 500; the death toll may rise
- Flood date
- Aug. 26
- IFRC warning date
- Aug. 28
- Infrastructure damage
- Roads and bridges were washed out or severely damaged
- Emergency assistance
- Food, drinking water, hygiene kits, mattresses and blankets
- Humanitarian concern
- Thousands of people need shelter and basic supplies, while communities face severe psychological trauma
Quotes
David Fisher
IFRC head of delegation for Nepal
“Due to roads and bridges having been washed out and both cell coverage and electricity cuts, we have not yet been able to access some of the hardest-hit areas.”
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“The death toll is very high and unfortunately likely to continue to rise”
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Sources
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