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Article: WFP to sent emergency rations to flood victims in Nepal.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- August 4, 2007
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WFP to sent emergency rations to flood victims in Nepal
United Nations, Aug 4 (PTI) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will send up to three month's worth of emergency rations for some 60,000 flood victims in Nepal.
"In response to the Government's request for humanitarian assistance, we are making available an initial USD 500,000 for procurement of immediate food assistance," WFP country representative Richard Ragan said.
"However, given the number of families affected and the remoteness of the impacted areas, we estimate that we will need to raise approximately USD 1.5 million to meet the basic food requirements of the flood ...