Nepal tragedy highlights a growing threat: 15 million people live at risk from glacial lakes
The global risk map for flash flooding caused by the overflow of these lakes, a phenomenon known as GLOF, has increased sixfold in a century, driven by climate change
Mercy Malaysia has dispatched a humanitarian team to Nepal following the devastating flash flood that struck the Bhote Koshi river system on August 26. The team will focus on search and rescue efforts, as well as providing emergency shelter, food, clean water, and sanitation assistance to communities affected by the disaster. The scale of the disaster is immense, with an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris hampering access to affected areas.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reported that approximately 11 hydropower stations and a solar plant have ceased operations, disrupting essential services and livelihoods. Mercy Malaysia's president, Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, emphasized the urgency of the situation and the organization's commitment to working alongside local authorities and partners to provide appropriate assistance and support recovery efforts.
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