Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
UN revises toll from Libya floods to 3958, over 9000 injuredThe United Nations has revised the death toll from the floods in Libya, stating that at least 3,958 people have died instead of the previou...
18 Sep, 2023, 07.26 AM IST
One week after Libya flood, aid effort gains paceInternational aid efforts are increasing to help the survivors of the flash flood that devastated the Libyan coastal city of Derna. Search-...
17 Sep, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
Aid arrives in flood-hit Libya as Derna death toll estimated at 11,300Another 10,100 people are still missing in the devastated city, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said, using Re...
17 Sep, 2023, 09.29 AM IST
Pakistan neglects millions of flood victims in Sindh, activist tells UNHRCSpeaking during the 52nd Session of UNHRC, Lakhu Luhana, general secretary of the World Sindhi Congress said: "The destruction caused by la...
24 Mar, 2023, 07.45 AM IST
- UN: 5.7 million Pakistani flood victims to face food crisis
A top U.N. official announced an increase in the humanitarian appeal for Pakistan to $816 million, from $160 million, amid rising deaths fr...
03 Oct, 2022, 08.45 PM IST
600 people killed, over 25 mn affected by flooding in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar: United NationsIn India, UNICEF is working with the state govts to provide multi-sectoral planning and coordination support in the 3 worst-affected states...
27 Jul, 2019, 01.41 PM IST
UN chief 'saddened' over destruction caused by Kerala floodWhen asked if the UN been asked for help in India in the Kerala floods, he said the world body has not received any direct request from the...
18 Aug, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
- World cannot pay for Pakistan flood disaster: US envoy
The outside world cannot foot the entire bill for Pakistan's recovery from devastating floods and the Pakistani government must do more, US...
20 Sep, 2010, 10.45 PM IST
- UN gathers pledges for $2 bn Pakistan appeal
The United Nations gathered new aid pledges for the Pakistan flood disaster on Sunday after making a record $2 billion appeal to feed milli...
19 Sep, 2010, 10.34 PM IST
- India hands over $20 million for Pakistan flood relief
India on Friday handed over a cheque of $20 million to UN chief Ban Ki-moon for relief and rehabilitation of flood-affected in Pakistan, af...
17 Sep, 2010, 10.54 PM IST
- India announces additional $20 mn aid to flood-hit Pak
India announced an additional $20 mn assistance to Pakistan which is grappling with the worst floods in recent history of the region.
31 Aug, 2010, 12.34 PM IST
- World pledges $700 mn for Pakistan floods: US
The United States and other countries worldwide have now pledged a total of more than 700 million dollars towards flood relief in Pakistan,...
24 Aug, 2010, 07.03 AM IST
- Pakistan accepts Indian aid offer: Qureshi
After dithering for a week, Pakistan on Friday accepted India's offer of $5 million in aid for flood relief in the country and appreciated ...
20 Aug, 2010, 11.08 AM IST
- Humanitarian crisis in Haiti as 500 are killed
More than 500 people were found dead in Haiti as international aid trickled Saturday to desperate residents who have not eaten in days sinc...
07 Sep, 2008, 08.37 AM IST
- UN rushes to assist in relief ops for Kosi flood victims
The UN today said it has rushed its agencies to aid the government and independent bodies working to provide relief to the victims of flood...
29 Aug, 2008, 09.40 AM IST
- UN to launch food prog in flood-hit N Korea
A UN aid agency has announced a 3-month programme to feed 2,15,000 people in flood-devastated regions of N Korea.
21 Aug, 2007, 07.20 PM IST