Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors ‘very, very difficult’, says UN
More than 1,200 people have been killed, and nearly 5,000 are missing on both sides of the China-Nepal border since the catastrophic glacial collapse on Aug 26.
The United Nations has warned that delivering aid to the survivors of Nepal's devastating floods is an immense challenge, due to the scale and complexity of the disaster. Over 1,200 people have been killed and nearly 5,000 are missing, according to tolls from both Nepal and China. Over 600 foreigners from at least 34 countries are among those missing.
UN resident coordinator Lila Pieters Yahia described the situation as "very, very, very difficult," noting that UN agencies have delivered essential supplies such as water, sanitation kits, food, and medicine, particularly for those in the epicenter. The search for the missing continues, with isolated communities near the epicenter still cut off.
Nepal's foreign minister called the disaster a "Himalayan tsunami," emphasizing that the reality on the ground is far worse than what images convey. Nepal has mobilized all available resources, but international solidarity and support are crucial. The UN may also use helicopters, cargo drones, and porters to deliver aid, as Nepal's disaster authority reported 1,252 bodies recovered and 4,216 people missing.
In China, 21 people have been killed and 541 are missing, taking the overall toll to 1,273 people with at least 4,757 missing.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone apnews.com
- Nepal flood rescue effort enters critical phase as hundreds of foreign nationals still missing thevibes.com
- Delivering aid to Nepal flood survivors ‘very, very difficult’, says UN freemalaysiatoday.com
- Nepal flood toll reaches 1,252 with more than 4,200 still missing as rescue efforts continue, China confirms 21 deaths malaymail.com
- Nepal flood toll hits 1,273 as 4,757 remain missing nst.com.my
- Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river euronews.com
- Families perform symbolic funerals for missing Nepal flood victims aljazeera.com
- Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line are part of life in Nepal flood zone winnipegfreepress.com
