Assam floods: Lakhs have been affected by the pandemic.
The United Nations:
The United Nations stands ready to support the Indian government if necessary, as the devastating floods in Assam have displaced lakhs and killed more than 100 people, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general said.
“Our humanitarian colleagues tell us that nearly 4 million people have been displaced in the state of Assam in India and neighboring Nepal due to heavy flooding caused by monsoon rains, with a tally of 189 dead.”
“The United Nations stands ready to support the Indian government if necessary,” said Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the Secretary-General, at the daily press conference on Monday.
He noted that in Nepal, authorities have urged people living along the river banks and lowlands of the Terai region to move to safe sites due to the possibility of flooding.
“Access is the biggest challenge as search and rescue efforts are hampered by landslides in remote areas,” he said.
The World Food Program (WFP) is working to reach affected communities, with helicopters being the only viable option at present.
“We are, of course, ready to provide additional humanitarian support to the most vulnerable communities in Nepal,” said Stéphane Dujarric.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said more than 24.3 lakhs were affected in 24 districts of Assam due to the floods.
The total number of people who lost their lives in this year’s floods and landslides rose to 111 statewide, of which 85 people were killed in flood-related incidents and 26 died from landslides. ground.
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