Key facts
- A devastating flash flood in Nepal has resulted in over 160 deaths and hundreds missing.
- China is providing emergency supplies and cash assistance.
- India has sent 10 metric tons of disaster-relief supplies, including shelters, blankets, and medicines.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies allocated 1 million Swiss francs for flood response.
- The United States is providing $500,000 and deploying a disaster response adviser.
- The World Health Organization has dispatched essential emergency medical supplies.
Countries and international organizations are mobilizing aid for Nepal following a devastating flash flood that claimed over 160 lives and left hundreds missing. China has coordinated emergency supplies and cash assistance. The European Union has stated its readiness to mobilize further European aid. India has dispatched 10 metric tons of disaster-relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and medicines. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is releasing 1 million Swiss francs ($1.24 million) in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society's response efforts. The United States is sending a disaster response adviser to Nepal and providing $500,000 in funds. The World Health Organization has also dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including medicines and multipurpose tents.