Singapore deploys crisis response team to Nepal

The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi has dispatched a crisis response team to Nepal to provide consular assistance to Singaporeans impacted by the devastating floods. The Singapore government deeply regrets the loss of life and has reached out to the families of affected Singaporeans, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

The Singapore High Commission in New Delhi and the Singapore Embassy in Beijing are collaborating with Nepali and Chinese authorities to manage the situation. Nepali officials have warned that a blockage upstream on the Nepal-China border river could lead to another flood, posing a potential second disaster. Singaporean nationals in affected regions are urged to stay alert, monitor local news, and follow the guidance of local authorities.

It is also advised to avoid flood-impacted areas, rivers, riverbanks, and low-lying regions. Among the 1,000-plus people reported missing, nine are Singaporean citizens. The Singapore Red Cross has pledged a contribution of S$50,000 (US$39,000) in humanitarian aid and will launch a public fundraising drive on Friday. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced on Facebook that Singapore will create a humanitarian assistance package to aid relief efforts in Nepal and address the immediate needs of affected communities.

Singaporeans seeking consular assistance should contact the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi at E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, or the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Beijing at No. 1 Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100600. Both facilities offer 24-hour emergency lines and office landline numbers for immediate assistance.