The Maldives has donated MVR 1 million to the Disaster Relief Fund established to assist Nepal following flash floods and mudslides caused by a glacial collapse in the mountainous border region between Nepal and China.
The President's Office stated today that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to donate MVR 1 million to the country's "Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund" to support humanitarian relief efforts following the flooding that hit Nepal on August 26.
According to the President's Office, this gesture reflects the priority given by the Maldives to regional solidarity, symbolizing compassion, mutual aid, and standing alongside neighboring nations during times of severe adversity.
Following the disaster in Nepal that claimed numerous lives and caused extensive damage, President Muizzu expressed condolences to the government and people of Nepal, reaffirming that the Maldives stands with Nepal during this difficult period, the President's Office said.
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Nepal were established in 1980. The office added that the two nations have maintained a close, friendly relationship ever since, and that the Maldives remains committed to further strengthening these ties while offering support and cooperation to regional neighbors in times of need.
The death toll from the recent disaster in Nepal has now reached 1,114. Additionally, Chinese authorities have confirmed that 16 people died on the other side of the border in China.
With the death toll surpassing one thousand, 4,462 people in Nepal remain unaccounted for. Among the missing are 583 foreign tourists.
Rescue teams are conducting a special operation near the Trishuli River, where between 500 and 600 people are believed to be trapped in hydro-power project sites.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal stated that recovering from the damages caused by the disaster could potentially cost "billions of dollars."
According to the United Nations, more than 65,000 people in Nepal are currently in urgent need of clean drinking water and basic sanitation facilities.
Around 12,000 people have been rescued so far during the disaster, though relief operations face severe difficulties due to destroyed roads.
