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Global Aid Reaches Nepal After Deadly Flash Flood
A very large flash flood caused severe damage in Nepal.
More than 160 people died, and hundreds of others are still missing.
Countries and aid groups are sending help to people affected by the disaster.
India delivered shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps and medicines.
The United States is providing $500,000 and sending an adviser.
China is coordinating emergency supplies and money.
The European Union said it could provide more assistance.
The Red Cross and World Health Organization are also supplying emergency funding, tents and medical materials.
More than 160 people were killed and hundreds remain missing after a devastating flash flood in Nepal.
China coordinated emergency supplies and cash assistance for Nepal, according to its ambassador.
India sent 10 metric tons of relief supplies, including shelters, blankets, hygiene kits and medicines.
The United States pledged $500,000 and sent a disaster response adviser to Nepal.
The European Union, Red Cross federation and World Health Organization also announced assistance.
- Who
- More than 160 people were killed, while Nepal is receiving assistance from China, India, the United States, the European Union, the Red Cross federation and the World Health Organization.
- What
- Countries and international organizations announced or delivered cash, relief supplies, medical materials and other support after a devastating flash flood.
- Where
- Nepal.
- When
- The aid announcements were reported on August 27.
- Why
- The assistance is intended to support Nepal’s response to the flood’s aftermath and help affected communities.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- More than 160 people
- Missing people
- Hundreds
- India’s contribution
- 10 metric tons of disaster-relief supplies
- United States contribution
- $500,000 and a disaster response adviser
- Red Cross funding
- 1 million Swiss francs, reported as $1.24 million
- WHO assistance
- Emergency medicines and multipurpose tents
- EU position
- Ready to mobilise further European assistance
Quotes
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
“mobilise further European assistance”
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Sources
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