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Mercy Malaysia deploys team to Nepal as 2.2 million tonnes of debris hamper aid to flood-hit communities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Mercy Malaysia has deployed a humanitarian team to Nepal to assess urgent needs...

Mercy Malaysia deploys team to Nepal as 2.2 million tonnes of debris hamper aid to flood-hit communities

Mercy Malaysia has sent a humanitarian team to Nepal to assess the urgent needs following the catastrophic flash floods that struck the Bhote Koshi river system on August 26. The team will focus on search and rescue, emergency shelter, food, clean water, and sanitation, as millions of tonnes of debris are obstructing access to affected communities.

The disaster, caused by an ice-and-rock avalanche and glacial collapse, has severely impacted communities and critical infrastructure in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, and other downstream districts.

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