UN Chief Urges Swift Aid for Flood-Hit Nepal
Translated from Sinhala and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent aid for Nepal following severe floods.
- The US, China, EU, and India have offered immediate assistance.
- The US pledged $500,000, while India sent 10 tons of relief supplies.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged for swift and immediate assistance to Nepal, which is grappling with an emergency flood situation. The call for aid highlights the severity of the disaster and the urgent need for international support.
In response to the crisis, several major global players have stepped forward to offer immediate help. The United States, China, the European Union, and neighboring India have all pledged support. The U.S. government has committed $500,000 in aid to provide essential relief materials, including emergency shelter, drinking water, and sanitation facilities for the affected population.
We must provide the necessary support to Nepal immediately.
India has also mobilized its resources, preparing to send its own search and rescue teams to Nepal. Additionally, the Indian government has dispatched a consignment of 10 tons of relief supplies via air to Kathmandu. These efforts underscore the regional cooperation and solidarity in addressing the humanitarian crisis.
Nepal's Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, has expressed his sorrow over the devastation and pledged that his government will do everything possible to assist the victims. He also extended his gratitude to the international community for their support during this critical time.
The government will do everything possible for those affected.
Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.