Switzerland boosts support for Nepal following flash flood devastation
Switzerland increased its support for Nepal after the flash flooding on 26 August 2026, providing an additional USD 1 million for emergency relief and deploying three specialists for reconstruction and disaster risk management. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) had already allocated USD 1 million on 27 August, and the new funds will address urgent needs such as logistics, accommodation, security, education, food aid, health, hygiene, and telecommunications. Switzerland also continues its two‑year partnership with Nepal on risk modelling, disaster risk reduction, and early…
Switzerland increased its support for Nepal after the flash flooding on 26 August 2026, providing an additional USD 1 million for emergency relief and deploying three specialists for reconstruction and disaster risk management. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) had already allocated USD 1 million on 27 August, and the new funds will address urgent needs such as logistics, accommodation, security, education, food aid, health, hygiene, and telecommunications. Switzerland also continues its two‑year partnership with Nepal on risk modelling, disaster risk reduction, and early…
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