US concerned over possible humanitarian crisis in Nepal

The US on Thursday expressed serious concern over the volatile situation along the Indo-Nepal border due to the blockade by Indian-origin Madhesis which could put “lives at stake”, resulting in a humanitarian crisis.

US Embassy here said “it is deeply concerned by the increasingly volatile situation along the Nepal-India border, resulting in critical shortages of fuel, medicine, and foodstuffs, including in areas still reeling from the devastating earthquakes of April and May.” 

“With winter only weeks away, the intentional donor community is unable to deliver vital relief and shelter supplies to many vulnerable communities,” the embassy said in a statement.

“Lives are at stake, and we are concerned that a humanitarian crisis may result.”