Nepal Floods Trauma 'Enormous': Red Cross

Nepal floods trauma 'enormous': Red Cross

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world's largest humanitarian network, fears the death toll from Wednesday's disaster, already above 500, will continue to rise. "Due to roads and bridges having been washed out and both cell coverage and electricity cuts, we have not yet been able to access some of the hardest-hit areas," said David Fisher, the IFRC head of delegation for Nepal. "The trauma of this …

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help

Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns.

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says

GENEVA, Aug 28 (Reuters) – More than 90,000 people are estimated to be directly affected by the Himalayan landslide and in ​urgent need of humanitarian assistance, the ‌Red Cross said on Friday, as aid officials voiced fears of further flooding. “We believe that at least 93,000 people have been affected and are in great ‌need,” ​David Fisher, head of ⁠delegation for the International ⁠Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Nepal, …

Red Cross launches US$31mil appeal for Nepal disaster response

The appeal is to cover emergency disaster response followed by supporting the medium and long-term recovery, over the next two years.