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Nepal flash floods trigger international aid as death toll rises
Devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal, particularly in the Rasuwa district, have caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The death toll has risen to 392, with hundreds of people still reported missing, including many foreign nationals. Approximately 90 Americans are believed to be affected by the disaster along the Nepal-Tibet border.
International humanitarian responses are mobilizing. The United States has pledged $500,000 in emergency assistance through Catholic Relief Services to provide shelter, relief supplies, and hygiene services. The U.S. has also deployed a disaster response adviser to the region. The United Arab Emirates has announced $10 million in aid, and Sri Lanka has committed $1 million to support relief efforts.
The World Health Organization is dispatching emergency medical supplies, while the United Nations is mobilizing personnel and materials to support rescue operations led by the Nepalese government. In India, the flood situation in Bihar is reported to be stabilizing following the downstream impact of the Nepalese flash floods.
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Catholic Relief Services · Donald Trump · India · Narendra Modi · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal · Shivraj Singh Chouhan · United Arab Emirates · United States · United States Department of State · World Health Organization
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States is sending a Disaster Response Advisor to assist with relief efforts in Nepal. navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities have restricted travel on the Prithvi Highway, Galchhi-Nuwakot-Rasuwa-Syaphrubesi road, and Mugling-Narayangarh road. www.punjabkesari.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The United States is providing $500,000 in emergency assistance to Nepal. navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · peoplesreview.com.np · desitalkchicago.com · bhaskarlive.in · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The $500,000 in aid will be administered through Catholic Relief Services under a U.S. Department of State global program. navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · peoplesreview.com.np · bhaskarlive.in · morungexpress.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The devastating floods in Nepal have resulted in 162 deaths. www.punjabkesari.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United Nations is mobilizing relief materials and personnel to support relief and rescue operations led by the Nepal government. navbharatlive.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United Arab Emirates has announced $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal. peoplesreview.com.np
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sri Lanka has announced $1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Nepal's relief efforts. peoplesreview.com.np
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As many as 359 bodies had been recovered from flood-hit areas by Thursday evening, with 910 people still missing. morungexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The flood situation in the Indian state of Bihar is stabilizing following the flash floods in Nepal. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Three American citizens have been safely rescued in Nepal. bhaskarlive.in · morungexpress.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 5 SOURCES] Approximately 90 Americans may have been affected by the floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. peoplesreview.com.np · bhaskarlive.in · english.mathrubhumi.com · morungexpress.com · www.socialnews.xyz