Singapore Red Cross pledges S$50,000 for Nepal-Tibet flood relief

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has pledged S$50,000 (US$39,000) in humanitarian aid to support response and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet, which have been devastated by catastrophic flash floods. The disaster was triggered when a massive wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsed into a mountain river.

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We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, and our thoughts are with communities affected by the disaster.

More than 1,000 people are reported missing in the Himalayan country and neighboring China following the incident. The SRC's pledge will be used for humanitarian assistance, which includes the distribution of essential items such as drinking water, tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, first aid kits, and body bags.

In addition to the direct pledge, the SRC will launch a public fundraising appeal on Friday, August 28, which will remain open until November 30. The funds raised will be channeled through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and other humanitarian partners to support ground operations and address the evolving humanitarian needs.

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The devastating situation continues to unfold - over a thousand people are missing, many thousands of families are affected, and livelihoods have been severely disrupted.

SRC has also activated its Restoring Family Links service. This service aims to help Singapore residents who have lost contact with their loved ones in Nepal and Tibet reconnect with them. Benjamin William, SRC's secretary-general and chief executive officer, extended condolences to those who lost family members and expressed thoughts for the affected communities.

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Critical infrastructure has been severely damaged, making it hard to reach the remaining communities. There are warnings of further flooding, and the extent of the devastation might still grow.

William highlighted the ongoing unfolding of the devastating situation, noting that over a thousand people are missing, thousands of families are affected, and livelihoods have been severely disrupted. He also pointed out that critical infrastructure damage is hindering access to remaining communities and warned of potential further flooding, suggesting the full extent of the devastation may still grow. SRC is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to deploy a team to assist its partners on the ground, urging the people of Singapore to show solidarity.

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We call upon the people of Singapore to stand in solidarity with the affected communities during these difficult times.