Nepal floods: US announces $31 million aid; India generates 1,200 DNA profiles
The latest aid brings total U.S. support for Nepal’s flood response to more than $36 million, officials said, as DNA teams work to identify the missing.
- Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker announced $31 million in additional United States funding for Nepal's flood recovery after meeting Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- Catastrophic flooding triggered by a Himalayan glacial collapse on August 26 wiped out entire villages, leaving more than 8,000 people dead or missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepalese authorities reported at least 1,451 confirmed deaths.
- Total United States assistance for Nepal's recovery now exceeds $36 million, with funding allocated for $10 million in bridges, $8 million for humanitarian support, and $13 million for US-made drones supporting disaster recovery.
- An Indian forensic team is processing 3,000 DNA samples in Kathmandu, generating over 1,200 profiles to identify victims. The State Department confirmed around 70 Americans remain unaccounted for following the floods.
- During Climate Week, Anisha Buda of the National Indigenous Women Forum noted almost 90% of victims are Indigenous Tamang communities. Advocates demand reparations, citing Nepal's negligible contribution of less than 0.1% to global emissions versus Global North responsibility.
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US Announces Additional $ 31 Million Aid for Nepal Flood Recovery
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The United States on Tuesday (local time) announced an additional USD 31 million to support Nepal's flood recovery efforts, including funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones for future disaster recovery efforts. World News | US Announces Additional $ 31 Million Aid for Nepal Flood Recovery.
US announces additional $ 31 million aid for Nepal flood recovery - The Tribune
The United States on Tuesday (local time) announced an additional USD 31 million to support Nepal's flood recovery efforts, including funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones for future disaster recovery efforts.
US announces USD 31 million support for flood-hit Nepal
Washington: The US announced USD 31 million in funding for Nepal to build bridges in flood-affected areas, address civic needs of affected communities and support the deployment of drones to assist in future disaster recovery efforts. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Spor…
US pledges bridges, relief and drones for Nepal in $31 million flood aid
The funding announcement was made on Tuesday by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker after her meeting with Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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