‘You are not alone’: UAE Nepali community steps up relief efforts for disaster-hit Nepal
Dubai: As rescue teams continue searching through debris and isolated communities in flood-hit parts of Nepal, Nepali expatriates living and working in the UAE are turning their concern into action. The August 26 disaster, which struck the Bhote Koshi River and affected areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot and communities along the Trishuli, has caused widespread destruction and left thousands dead or…
Dubai: Nepali expatriates in the UAE are stepping up relief efforts for the Nepalis affected by the devastating floods in their homeland. The August 26 disaster, caused by the Bhote Koshi River, has left many dead or missing and resulted in widespread destruction across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Trishuli communities. The Nepal Association Non-Resident Nepali Association National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC) UAE has transferred NPR 1,135,249 to the official bank account of the NRNA International Coordination Council for relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts.
Bhim Malla Thakuri, president of Nepal Association NRNA NCC UAE, expressed gratitude for the generous contributions from the UAE Nepali community. Prem Bahadur Shahi, youth coordinator at NRNA NCC UAE, emphasized the importance of connecting with affected families and understanding their needs. Volunteers have been working to gather basic information about families, their locations, damage, and required assistance. This information is then verified with people on the ground before aid is arranged.
Organizations such as the Gulmi Welfare Society UAE have also contributed, providing NPR 20,800 to support affected families. They prioritize families whose homes have been destroyed or seriously damaged, as well as vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. Jivan Singh Thakuri, president of Gulmi Welfare Society UAE, stressed that families should provide their basic details, including their name, address, contact number, family size, and the nature of the damage. This information helps relief teams understand what support is required.
For remote communities, cooperation between local authorities, community representatives, volunteers, and field teams is crucial. The most effective response, according to businessman Bishnu Prasad Pudasaini, involves working through established government mechanisms. He urged affected families to report their losses to local authorities, ward offices, district administration offices, or relevant disaster-management authorities.
This helps ensure that assistance is distributed based on actual needs on the ground, avoiding duplication and maintaining transparency.
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