'We stand together': Nepal residents in UAE pray for flood victims
The Nepali community in the UAE gathered on Friday to offer prayers for the thousands affected by catastrophic floods which left a trail of destruction and devastation. People bowed their heads in prayer as lamps and candles were lit at a special function at the Nepal Consulate in Dubai to remember those who had died and pray for the injured and the thousands still missing. Nepal consul general,…
The Nepali community in the UAE came together on Friday to pray for the thousands impacted by devastating floods that devastated the country. At a special gathering at the Nepal Consulate in Dubai, people observed moments of silence, lit lamps and candles, and offered prayers for the deceased, injured, and those still missing. Nepal's consul general, Hari Prasad Odari, described the floods as a "Himalayan tsunami," emphasizing the need for sustained support for the affected regions.
Odari expressed deep gratitude to the UAE for its prompt aid, noting that the UAE is home to hundreds of thousands of Nepalis, making their assistance particularly meaningful. A team of Emirati search and rescue personnel arrived in Nepal the same day to aid in the humanitarian response, which had already resulted in over 1,200 fatalities.
The UAE provided 83 tonnes of food, shelter materials, and an additional 45 tonnes of relief supplies, including essential goods and power generators, on two separate flights. Nepali residents attending the vigil emphasized the vigil as a way to show solidarity and pay respect for the victims, reaffirming their unwavering support for their homeland, regardless of their current location.
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