Nepalese community in Nova Scotia rallies as death toll rises after flash flooding
As the death toll rises following last week's flash floods in central Nepal, the Maritimes' Nepalese community is waiting anxiously to hear from friends and family members.
The Nepalese community in Nova Scotia is deeply concerned following the rising death toll from flash floods in central Nepal. As the combined death toll from Nepal and China surpassed 900, with over 4,700 people still missing, the Nepalese Society of Nova Scotia came together to mourn their lost loved ones. Vice-president Abilasha Niraula expressed her distress over the devastating images, arguing that the flash floods were not a natural disaster but a manmade one exacerbated by climate change.
Sujit Acharya, owner of MomoNepal, warned that the glacial collapse that triggered the floods could put more lives at risk due to the melting of ice caused by global warming. The community members are rallying to support the government of Nepal's Disaster Relief Fund and have started a GoFundMe campaign for those in Nova Scotia who wish to contribute.
Acharya emphasized the urgent need for humanity to address climate issues, urging Canadians to share their expertise, as Canada boasts one of the most advanced flood detection systems, which could prove invaluable to Nepal in the long run.
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