| **News and Events: Nepal Seattle Society seeks help for flood victims |
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| Thu, September 7, 2006 09:03 AM |
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From the Nepal Seattle Society website:
On August 24, 2006, heavy and continuous rain caused floods and landslides in Bajura, Baitadi, Nawalparasi, Banke, Bardiya and Achham districts in the western part of Nepal occurring over a four day period. According to the disaster report of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), the flood water heavily affected Banke and Bardiya in the mid-western region and landslides deeply affected Achaam district in the far-western region. Hundreds of houses were completely demolished. More than 300 cattle were swept away. Hundreds of people are still missing and more than 10,000 people have been displaced.
Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) is working hard to help support the victims of such a large scale natural disaster. Even though we Nepalese are half-way around the world here in the USA, we are deeply saddened by this news. We are very proud of NRCS for their great humanitarian work during this difficult time in Nepal.
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) both appeal to all Nepalese and friends of Nepal to join us and help support the victims and survivors of such devastating natural calamities in our country. Thousands of our friends/families are waiting for help and support at this difficult time.
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is hosting fundraiser programs starting today, September 7th until the end of October 2006.
To find out more and to donate, visit the Nepal Seattle Society's website at: http://www.nepalseattle.org/news.php
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