Following the devastating floods in Nepal, Switzerland is doubling its aid to $2 million and sending three experts to assist with reconstruction.
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.
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