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Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood

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Members of a government response team that includes officials from the foreign ministry, police and fire officials, wait to check-in before departing for the flash flood-hit area in Nepal, at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea.

Members of a government response team that includes officials from the foreign ministry, police, and fire deparment, leave for the flash-flood-hit area in Nepal, at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea.

A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026.

NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and ​other assistance to Nepal as it responds ‌to the aftermath of a devastating flash flood that killed more than 160 people and left hundreds missing.

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So far, ​here is a list of aid and assistance ​announced as well as delivered:

CHINA: China has ⁠coordinated emergency supplies and cash assistance to Nepal, ​China’s Ambassador to Nepal said in a post ​on social media website X.

EUROPEAN UNION: The EU is ready to “mobilise further European assistance”, European Commission President Ursula von der ​Leyen said on X.

INDIA: India has sent ​10 metric tons of disaster-relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets, ‌hygiene ⁠kits, solar lamps and medicines, India’s foreign ministry said.

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES: The federation said in a statement it is ​releasing 1 ​million Swiss ⁠francs ($1.24 million) in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society’s flood ​response.

UNITED STATES: The U.S. was sending ​a disaster ⁠response adviser to Nepal and providing funds worth $500,000, the State Department said.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION: The WHO ⁠has ​dispatched essential emergency medical supplies, including ​medicines and multipurpose tents, WHO Nepal said on X.

($1 = 0.8052 ​Swiss francs)

Compiled by Hritam Mukherjee; Editing by Christian Schmollinger.

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