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Human catastrophe: Red Cross appeals for donations to support victims in Nepal

Mais Guimarães30 August 2026 at 13:31

Faced with the worsening humanitarian situation in Nepal, the Portuguese Red Cross maintains the active campaign "United to support the populations affected by the floods in Nepal", appealing to contributions from individuals, companies and institutions to support the ongoing emergency operations.

The catastrophe originated from a sudden flood caused by the overflow of a glacial lake in the border area between China/Tibet and Nepal, triggering huge currents of water and mud that destroyed homes, roads, bridges and essential infrastructure. The Nepalese districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot continue to be among the most affected areas, with thousands of people displaced and entire communities isolated.

According to the Portuguese Red Cross, the destruction of the main access routes is hindering the arrival of humanitarian aid and the total assessment of damages. On the ground, teams from the Nepal Red Cross and volunteers continue mobilized to provide assistance to the affected populations.

The most urgent needs include the provision of emergency shelter, drinking water, food, essential goods, blankets, medical support and first aid. The international response is being coordinated by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which has activated emergency funding mechanisms to reinforce support for the victims.

Perante o agravamento da situação humanitária, a CVP mantém ativa a campanha “Unidos/as para apoiar as populações afetadas pelas cheias no Nepal”, apelando à contribuição de particulares, empresas e instituições para apoiar as operações de emergência em curso.

A catástrofe teve origem numa cheia repentina provocada pelo transbordo de um lago glaciar na zona fronteiriça entre a China/Tibete e o Nepal, desencadeando enormes correntes de água e lama que destruíram habitações, estradas, pontes e infraestruturas essenciais. Os distritos nepaleses de Rasuwa e Nuwakot continuam entre as áreas mais afetadas, com milhares de pessoas desalojadas e comunidades inteiras isoladas.

De acordo com a Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, a destruição das principais vias de acesso está a dificultar a chegada de ajuda humanitária e a avaliação total dos danos. No terreno, equipas da Cruz Vermelha do Nepal e voluntários continuam mobilizados para prestar assistência às populações atingidas.

As necessidades mais urgentes passam pela disponibilização de abrigo de emergência, água potável, alimentos, bens essenciais, mantas, apoio médico e primeiros socorros. A operação inclui ainda o apoio às comunidades isoladas e a atribuição de ajuda financeira direta às famílias afetadas.

A resposta internacional está a ser coordenada pela Federação Internacional das Sociedades da Cruz Vermelha e do Crescente Vermelho, que ativou mecanismos de financiamento de emergência para reforçar o apoio às vítimas.

A Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa sublinha que cada contributo pode fazer a diferença num momento em que milhares de pessoas perderam as suas casas, os seus bens e o acesso a serviços básicos.

Os donativos podem ser efetuados através da campanha solidária da instituição. Aqui: https://apoiar.cruzvermelha.pt/Nepal-precisa-de-si

O conteúdo Catástrofe Humanitária: Cruz Vermelha apela a donativos para apoiar vítimas no Nepal aparece primeiro em Mais Guimarães.

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