Ready to provide humanitarian support to flood-affected people in India: UN
PTI, Aug 12, 2020, 11:43 AM IST
UN (New York): The United Nations stands ready to provide humanitarian support to the most vulnerable and affected communities in India, a spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General has said amid heavy monsoon in the region.
“In neighbouring India, the monsoon there has reportedly claimed more than 770 lives. According to authorities, more than 500,000 people have been evacuated. The UN stands ready to provide humanitarian support to the most vulnerable and affected communities in India, Stephane Dujarric,” Spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Giving an update from UN humanitarian colleagues on flooding in Asia, Dujarric said in Bangladesh, people are experiencing the worst and longest monsoon flooding in years, with a quarter of the country being inundated.
At least 5.4 million people have been affected by severe flooding, with 11,000 households displaced and 135 people killed, he added.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Actress Kasthuri released from jail, says ‘I thank those who made me raging storm’
Kerala HC quashes FIR against Goa Guv over remarks on Sabarimala women entry
Smriti Irani embarks on four-nation tour to promote book on PM Modi
Karnataka Milk Federation enters Delhi-NCR, offers competitive pricing on Nandini products
Rahul, Congress tried since 2002 to target Modi’s image, PM’s credibility remains high: BJP
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Siddaramaiah says confident of winning all three bypolls in Karnataka
Hop on! IT Minister Priyank Kharge checks out Uber Shuttle at Bengaluru Tech Summit
Actress Kasthuri released from jail, says ‘I thank those who made me raging storm’
Kidnapped for ransom in 1998, 26/11 survivor Gautam Adani faces biggest trial
AIMPLB to hold its annual general sessions in Bengaluru from November 23
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.