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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — The United Nations continues to support governments in several South and Southeast Asian countries in responding to devastating floods and landslides that have reportedly killed more than 1,500 people and affected nearly 11 million others, the UN chief's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said on Thursday.
In Sri Lanka, the UN and its partners continue to support the government's response and damage assessment, he said.
In close coordination with local authorities, the UN and its humanitarian partners delivered emergency aid, including food, hygiene kits, kitchen utensils, and water containers, said S. Dujarric. Simultaneously, recovery efforts are underway, including a more thorough damage assessment.
To support Vietnam, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher on Wednesday released US$2.6 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to boost assistance to the hardest-hit provinces, providing support for shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene, and food security activities to complement government efforts, the spokesman said.
S. Dujarric also reported that in Indonesia, the government continues to respond to the aftermath of the devastating floods in Aceh province, despite serious logistical and access challenges, and the UN is working closely with the government in the areas of logistics, health, water and sanitation, and facilitating coordination with local partners.
The UN will continue to closely monitor the development of the situation in the region and maintain close contacts with national authorities, added S. Dujarric. –0–
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