Nepal-Tibet floods: S’pore to contribute $127,000 to Singapore Red Cross fund-raising efforts

Singapore will provide $127,000 to the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) to fund relief efforts in response to severe floods along the Nepal-China border, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on August 28. The SRC had previously pledged $50,000 on August 27 to assist with the humanitarian aid required for the flood-hit areas.

The funds raised by the SRC will be directed towards supporting the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, who are responsible for distributing essential supplies such as drinking water, emergency kits, blankets, tarpaulins, sleeping mats, and first-aid kits. They also aim to provide body bags for the victims. Additionally, the SRC launched a public fundraising appeal for the affected communities, and activated the Restoring Family Links service to help reunite separated families.

As of August 28, the confirmed death toll from the disaster reached nearly 500 people, with around 1,000 more still missing in Nepal and Tibet. Over 500 of the missing individuals are foreigners, including nine Singaporeans. The MFA confirmed on August 27 that they are in contact with the families of the Singaporeans affected by the floods.