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 death toll from last week’s flash floods in central Nepal has surpassed 900, with over 4,700 people still unaccounted for. This distressing news has deeply affected the Nepalese community in Nova Scotia. The Nepalese Society of Nova Scotia organized a candlelight vigil in downtown Halifax over the weekend to honor the lives lost.
Their vice-president, Abilasha Niraula, expressed that the images of the catastrophe were heart-wrenching. Sujit Acharya, owner of MomoNepal, voiced his concerns over the glacial collapse that triggered the floods, pointing out that it serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by climate change. He argued that the disaster is not natural but rather a result of human activity, emphasizing that every individual on the planet shares responsibility in this regard.
Acharya and other community members are actively fundraising for Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support those wishing to contribute. In terms of long-term aid, Acharya and fellow community member Shrestha stress the urgency of addressing climate issues. They urge Canadians to leverage Canada’s advanced flood detection system to aid Nepal.
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