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Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver $120k in emergency aid to disaster-stricken Nepal
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The disaster has prompted a response from Mercy Relief, which plans to deliver $120,000 in emergency aid. Flash floods have resulted in significant loss of life, with at least 1,000 lives claimed and around 4,000 people still missing.
Flash floods have resulted in significant loss of life, with at least 1,000 lives claimed and around 4,000 people still missing. The disaster has prompted a response from Mercy Relief, which plans to deliver $120,000 in emergency aid.
Further details about the disaster and the relief efforts are available from the source. The floods occurred near a border with Tibet, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
Mercy Relief's aid package is intended to support those affected by the disaster, although specific details about the distribution and implementation of the aid are not provided here.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Straits Times — Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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