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EU Pledges €2M for Nepal Flood Survivors
28 Aug
Summary
- The EU has allocated €2 million for survivors of a devastating flash flood in Nepal.
- The flash flood has tragically claimed the lives of over 500 people.
- Funding will provide urgent healthcare, food, shelter, and water to those affected.
The European Union has committed €2 million, equivalent to $2.3 million, in humanitarian aid to assist survivors of a severe flash flood that recently occurred in Nepal. This catastrophic event has resulted in the tragic loss of over 500 lives, devastating communities already grappling with the aftermath of past disasters.
The allocated funds will be directed towards critical immediate needs, including urgent healthcare services, essential food supplies, temporary shelter, and access to clean water for those affected by the flooding.
EU-funded partners are actively engaged on the ground, delivering crucial assistance to the affected populations. This recent allocation supplements nearly €3 million previously provided this year for disaster preparedness initiatives, underscoring the EU's commitment to supporting Nepal during times of crisis.
