{
  "id": 5105964,
  "title": "Nepal embassy in Abu Dhabi appeals for flood aid, opens condolence book",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nepal-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-appeals-for-flood-aid-opens-condolence-book",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:48:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/nepal-embassy-in-abu-dhabi-appeals-for-flood-aid-opens-condolence-book-1.500660947"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has called for financial aid to aid victims of the catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal on August 26. The Embassy has also established an online book for condolences from individuals in the UAE. The torrential rains ravaged regions along the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers, impacting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha, and Dhading districts, according to an Embassy notice from August 31. The Nepalese government has deployed all available resources for rescue, relief, and recovery operations, focusing on missing individuals, including Nepali citizens and foreigners. As of Wednesday, 1,114 bodies had been recovered, with thousands more still unaccounted for. A dedicated Emergency Control Room has been set up at the Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate efforts and assist families of the missing. The Government of Nepal has requested contributions to two Prime Minister's Relief Funds, maintained at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to support immediate relief and long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Contributions can be made through official websites or by scanning QR codes provided in the Embassy's notice. The Embassy has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and extensive damage, inviting the diplomatic community and Nepali community in the UAE to share condolences through the virtual book, which remains open until September 3. The UAE has shown solidarity by allocating $10 million through the UAE Aid Agency, with teams working alongside local authorities and international organizations to deliver relief supplies. This includes two aid flights, the first carrying 83 tonnes of food, shelter materials, and other essentials, and a second flight with 45 tonnes of relief supplies like food, relief materials, and power generators. A high-level meeting was held between the UAE Ministry of Defence and the Nepalese Ambassador in the UAE to discuss coordination and assess the humanitarian situation following the floods.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi has appealed for financial support for victims of the devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26. The Embassy has also opened a virtual condolence book for people in the UAE to share messages of sympathy. The flash floods tore through areas along the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers, affecting Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Gorkha and Dhading…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}