By Friday, the death toll in Nepal had risen to 1,290, with around 4,800 people still missing.
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Following the devastating floods in Nepal, Switzerland is doubling its aid to $2 million (CHF1.61 million). In addition, three experts are to travel to the country to assist with reconstruction and support disaster preparedness.
Until now, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) had allocated $1 million for emergency aid in Nepal.
Following an appeal by the United Nations, the SDC has now pledged a further $1 million, the foreign ministry said on Friday. The funds will be used, among other things, to finance drinking water, emergency shelter and food for the affected population.
In addition to financial aid, two experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit are travelling to Nepal. A third expert will be recruited locally. Their role will be to support the Nepalese authorities in ensuring safe reconstruction and strengthening disaster risk management.
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By Friday, the death toll in Nepal had risen to 1,290, with around 4,800 people still missing. Thirty-one deaths and over 500 missing persons were also reported in neighbouring Tibet.
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Translated from German, reviewed by an English Department journalist.
