Guterres says UN ready to support relief efforts in South Asia countries hit by floods, landslides

Sep 02, 2017, at 09:37 am

New York, Sept 2 (Just Earth News): Saddened by the loss of life and the devastation caused by widespread floods and landslides due to torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that the United Nations is ready to support ongoing relief efforts.

UN and partners in Sri Lanka appeal for resources as receding floods reveal extent of damage

Jun 15, 2017, at 05:14 am

New York, June 14(Just Earth News): Following last month's severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka that impacted some 630,000 people, the United Nations and humanitarian partners launched an urgent appeal for more resources to reach those in the worst-hit parts of the country with urgent assistance.

France floods kill 16

Oct 05, 2015, at 01:33 am

Nice, France, Oct 4 (IBNS): At least 16 people were killed as a violent storms and flooding hit French Riviera on Saturday, media reports said.

Myanmar floods deal major blow to agriculture: UN agency

Sep 04, 2015, at 02:43 pm

New York, Sep 4 (IBNS): Heavy storms, floods and landslides across nearly all of Myanmar have destroyed huge swaths of rice paddies, as well as fish and shrimp ponds, and are expected to severely limit the availability of food if aid is not provided to farmers swiftly, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Thursday.

Myanmar: UN relief official pledges support as more rains forecast

Aug 13, 2015, at 02:04 pm

New York, Aug 13 (IBNS): Just back from Myanmar’s flood-hit Sagaing Region, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the country, Renata Dessallien, described on Wednesday the devastation she witnessed, saying she had been “humbled by the incredible, spontaneous public outpouring of solidarity and assistance to flood-affected communities.”

'Catastrophic' floods in Myanmar hit most vulnerable, including children: UN

Aug 04, 2015, at 02:35 pm

New York, Aug 4 (IBNS): Myanmar has suffered heavy rains, winds and flooding since Cyclone Komen made landfall in Bangladesh on 30 July, causing landslides and damage in different parts of the country, according to United Nations agencies.