The Daily DiscourseA devastating flood disaster has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds dead or missing — and now, six South Africans have reportedly been unaccounted for.
A devastating flood disaster has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds dead or missing — and now, six South Africans have reportedly been unaccounted for. As rescuers race against time and fears grow over the possible collapse of a dam, the full scale of the disaster is still unfolding. Gift of the Givers is on standby and are in contact with Nepalese disaster management authorities. But with no official call yet for international assistance, teams have been advised not to deploy until the situation becomes clearer.
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of @GiftoftheGivers
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