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UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent aid to flood-hit Nepal

UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent relief aid for flood, landslide victims in Nepal

UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent aid to flood-hit Nepal

The UAE has dispatched an aircraft laden with 83 tonnes of crucial relief aid, comprising food supplies and various humanitarian essentials, to Nepal. This aid is intended to assist those impacted by recent floods and landslides that have claimed lives, injured numerous others, and led to the disappearance of several individuals across the country.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to allocate US$10 million for relief efforts, emphasizing early recovery and stability, while ensuring the distribution of essential supplies and basic necessities for people of all age groups during this challenging period.

The UAE Aid Agency, in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Nepal, is working closely with local authorities to facilitate the swift delivery of the relief supplies to those in dire need. Furthermore, the agency is maintaining coordination with international organizations to bolster and unify relief efforts in the affected regions.

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