IFRC Pledges $1.2 Million for Flood Victims
Summary
The IFRC has pledged immediate assistance of NPR 189.6 million for search, rescue and rehabilitation efforts after severe floods hit the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Its emergency teams are already active, while Secretary General Jagan Chapagain said humanitarian support will continue in coordination with the Nepal Red Cross and national bodies.
Key Points
- The IFRC has pledged NPR 189,622,000 (USD 1.2 million) for people affected by severe floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Volunteer emergency response teams have already started search, rescue and relief distribution in the affected areas.
- IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagai said further support will be mobilized in coordination with the Nepal Red Cross and national bodies.
- Chapagai expressed sorrow over the deaths, missing persons and physical damage caused by the floods and extended condolences to affected families.
