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Portuguese Red Cross asks for support for flood victims

Observador28 August 2026 at 00:08

The Portuguese Red Cross launched a donation campaign to support the victims of the floods in Nepal. The humanitarian organization is asking for contributions from the Portuguese population to help those affected by the catastrophe.

The floods in Nepal caused hundreds of deaths and massive destruction of infrastructure. Thousands of people were left without access to humanitarian aid due to the severity of the situation in the country.

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