Floods in Asia – The United Nations regrets the human losses and stands ready to assist

More than a thousand people were reported killed, many were missing, and millions of people were affected as heavy rains continued to fall over large areas.

The United Nations spokesman conveyed Secretary-General António Guterres’ expression of his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and his solidarity with all those affected by these devastating floods.

The spokesman said that the United Nations is communicating closely with the authorities in the four countries, and that the organization is ready to support relief and response efforts. He stressed that United Nations country teams are at the disposal of governments to provide the necessary assistance.