Nepal-Tibet floods: Singapore Red Cross commits $2m more in aid, to deploy second support team in November
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will commit an additional $2 million in its third tranche of humanitarian aid for communities impacted by the deadly floods that swept through Nepal and Tibet on Aug 26.This will go towards providing food and winter items, as well as targeted support for vulnerable groups such as children and women, said SRC CEO Benjamin William on Friday (Sept 25).SRC said it deployed a six-person team to Nepal to conduct field visits to affected areas in Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The team found that winter assistance is "critical" in the coming months."Our team's deployment to Nepal has given us a clearer picture of what high-altitude communities are facing - from the difficulty of obtaining essential supplies to the uncertainties of rebuilding their lives," William said.Winter relief items will include warm clothing, blankets, bedsheets and shoes, said SRC.The organisation also plans to deploy a second team to Nepal in November. This team will expand support for the affected communities and also explore longer-term recovery and rebuilding projects.