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Tim Cook Announces Apple Donation for Nepal-Tibet Flood Relief
A very large flood hit areas near Nepal and Tibet.
It happened after part of a glacier collapsed in the Himalayas.
Rocks and ice briefly blocked a river before water and mud rushed downstream.
Many people died, and more than 800 people are still missing.
Villages, roads, bridges and power facilities were badly damaged.
Rescue teams are using helicopters to help stranded people and deliver supplies.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will donate money for relief and rebuilding.
The amount of the donation and the groups receiving it have not been announced.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will donate to relief and rebuilding efforts after floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
The disaster began Wednesday after part of a Himalayan glacier collapsed, triggering an ice-rock avalanche and a surge of water and debris.
Flooding damaged villages, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other infrastructure in several Nepalese districts.
Hundreds of people have died, while more than 800 people remain unaccounted for, including security personnel, tourists and residents.
Nepal is conducting search, rescue and relief operations, with support indicated by India, China and international institutions.
- Who
- People affected in Nepal and Tibet, Nepalese authorities, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple; Indian tourists were also among those affected.
- What
- Flash floods and mudslides caused deaths, missing persons, displacement and extensive infrastructure damage; Apple announced a relief and rebuilding donation.
- Where
- Along the Nepal-Tibet border, including areas near the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems in Nepal.
- When
- The disaster began on Wednesday, and Cook announced the donation on Friday, August 28, according to the article.
- Why
- A Himalayan glacier collapse and an ice-rock avalanche briefly blocked a river, releasing a sudden surge of water and debris.
Key facts
- Company donor
- Apple
- Announcing executive
- Tim Cook, Apple CEO
- Affected region
- Nepal-Tibet border
- Reported missing
- More than 800 people
- Infrastructure damaged
- Villages, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure
- Donation details
- The amount and recipient organisations were not disclosed
- Relief response
- Nepalese authorities are conducting search, rescue and relief operations, including helicopter evacuations and supply deliveries
Quotes
Tim Cook
Apple’s chief executive officer
“Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet. Apple is making a donation to support relief and rebuilding efforts on the ground.”
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