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The Australian government has announced the deployment of a further $3 million in humanitarian assistance, the second tranche of ongoing support for response and recovery following the devastating floods along the Nepal–China border.
Forty-three Australians remain unaccounted for, while the government of Nepal has requested emergency supplies, including hygiene kits and solar lighting solutions.
Communities in affected areas face heightened risks following the floods, while damage to roads and bridges has complicated the delivery of emergency assistance.
There are more than 12 Australian response team personnel – including crisis response, consular officers and Australian Federal Police – in Kathmandu to support the crisis response, in addition to staff already there.
Australia’s additional assistance includes $2 million to provide these supplies and other humanitarian support, to be delivered by the Australian Defence Force.
The Royal Australian Air Force is transporting the first of the supplies from Queensland early this week.
An Emergency Action Alliance (EAA) appeal also reached $1.4 million in donations from the public and in response, the Australian government will provide a further $1 million to the EAA appeal.
Funds are supporting Australian NGO partners to work with local organisations who are leading recovery and rehabilitation efforts in affected areas.
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