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Nepal Kosi River Flood Relief 2008 - UNICEF
On 18 August the eastern embankment of the Kosi Riverin south-easten Nepal collapsed resulting in major flooding in Nepal and in Bihar in north-east India. Estimates are that 70,000 people are displaced and are in need of shelter and assistance. Nepal is also providing relief for more than 10,000 displaced people from Bihar who have crossed into Nepal seeking assistance. The humanitarian repsonse has been well managed and coordinated by the Government of Nepal at both the central and local level. UNICEF has requested US$1.8 million to provide shelter, safe water, sanitation facilities, hygiene kits, education and child protection.
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On 18 August the eastern embankment of the Kosi Riverin south-easten Nepal collapsed resulting in major flooding in Nepal and in Bihar in north-east India. Estimates are that 70,000 people are displaced and are in need of shelter and assistance. Nepal is also providing relief for more than 10,000 displaced people from Bihar who have crossed into Nepal seeking assistance. The humanitarian repsonse has been well managed and coordinated by the Government of Nepal at both the central and local level. UNICEF has requested US$1.8 million to provide shelter, safe water, sanitation facilities, hygiene kits, education and child protection.
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