Nepal: Hundreds killed as ‘unprecedented’ flash floods strike capital Kathmandu

More than 215 people, including 35 children, have been killed and dozens are missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

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Nepal: Hundreds killed as ‘unprecedented’ flash floods strike capital Kathmandu
Torrential rains and floods in South Asia endanger millions of children, warns UNICEF

Torrential rains and floods in South Asia endanger millions of children, warns UNICEF

29 Jul 2024

More than six million children in South Asia are at risk following severe torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides that have devastated the region, leaving many homeless, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Monday.

East Africa: UN support continues amid heavy rains, severe floods and cyclone threat

East Africa: UN support continues amid heavy rains, severe floods and cyclone threat

03 May 2024

The United Nations and partners continue to support authorities across East Africa as the region braces for more of the heavy rains and severe flooding that have reportedly killed upwards of 350 people since March.

Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries

01 Mar 2022

Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began, the UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday, at the launch of a $1.7 billion flash appeal to provide urgently-needed assistance.