The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in Nepal, noting that the devastating flash floods have upended the lives of at least
17,000 children.
The death toll from the flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has climbed to 469, with more than 1,400 people still missing as rescuers race to find survivors amid widespread destruction.
“At least 17,000 children have been impacted by the devastating flash floods that tore through Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts in Nepal on 26 August. Their homes, schools, roads – all destroyed”, the UNICEF said in a statement, adding about 10,000 children require “urgent support” to continue their education.
At least 17,000 children have been impacted by the devastating flash floods that tore through Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts in Nepal on 26 August.
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“UNICEF is on the ground, facilitating life-saving assistance”, it said. The post also featured a link to allow people to offer donations for the affected children in Nepal.
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Nepal Floods
The devastating floods that hit several villages along the Tibetan border has left 469 people dead and thousands missing, with rescue teams continuing to search through the worst-hit areas as Kathmandu struggles to cope with the scale of the destruction.
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah chaired Friday a crucial Cabinet meeting in view of the catastrophe. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the huddle assessed the damage caused by the flooding, with key decisions made on the rescue-and-relief operations.
Several countries including India, China, and the United States dispatched relief materials to extend assistance to those affected by the disaster.
Meanwhile, the Nepal Police said Friday that a water dam burst again on the Tibetan side, urging residents and security personnel to remain vigilant.
In a statement posted on ‘X’, the Nepal Police said: “As information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side, all security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location/report the information.”
