United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has expressed sadness over severe flooding in Nepal and China, pledging UN assistance as the organisation mobilises resources to support affected regions.
The United Nations is coordinating a response to devastating floods that have struck Nepal and China, with Secretary General António Guterres publicly expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis. According to Guterres, the flooding has resulted in significant loss of life, displaced persons, and extensive infrastructure damage across the affected areas.
Guterres conveyed his condolences to the families of those who have died and extended sympathy to the injured. He stated that his "solidarity is with all those affected" by the disaster, signalling the UN's commitment to the response efforts.
In response to the crisis, UN teams and partner organisations are actively mobilising resources, including emergency supplies and personnel, to support the government-led response initiatives in Nepal. The UN's engagement reflects the scale of the humanitarian need in the region, though specific details regarding the scope of assistance or deployment timelines were not immediately available.
