Rescue teams search for survivors and missing people in Nepal. PMO NEPAL
The UAE has allocated $10 million (about Dh36.7 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance for people affected by devastating floods and landslides in Nepal.
The aid, provided through the UAE Aid Agency, comes under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The disaster along the Nepal-China border has killed hundreds of people, injured thousands and left hundreds missing, while destroying homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
As of Friday (August 28), Nepalese authorities said 547 people had died and 1,473 had been injured in the disaster. Nearly 1,000 people remained missing, according to the latest reports.
The flooding was triggered by a massive release of water, mud, rock and ice in the Himalayan border region. A newly formed lake has also raised concerns about further flooding, temporarily disrupting rescue operations.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Amiri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said the UAE is working with local authorities and international organisations to deliver assistance to affected communities.
He emphasised the importance of international cooperation in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
UAE Aid Agency teams are coordinating with relevant authorities and international organisations to ensure assistance reaches affected groups, including women, men and children. The emergency response is expected to include essential relief supplies, food and shelter materials.
UAE leaders send condolences
Sheikh Mohamed sent condolences to Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel over the deaths and injuries caused by the floods and landslides. He also wished those injured a speedy recovery.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent messages of condolence to President Paudel.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour also sent condolences to Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Rescue and recovery operations continued on Friday after the disaster struck the Himalayan border region on Wednesday.
The flooding devastated communities along the Trishuli River and surrounding areas, destroying roads and bridges and cutting off several communities. The disaster also affected people travelling through the region, including foreign pilgrims and tourists.
Chinese rescue teams resumed operations near the Nepal-Tibet border after authorities temporarily halted some activities because of concerns that a newly formed lake could overflow and cause another surge of water. The lake formed after the collapse of ice, rock and other material blocked a river, creating a large volume of trapped water.
Authorities have been monitoring the situation as rescue teams search for survivors and missing people.
The scale of the disaster has also prompted international humanitarian assistance, while Nepal continues to coordinate relief and recovery efforts. ICA/CAM/Expat Media
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