Abu Dhabi: Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of the UAE’s continuous humanitarian efforts to support all countries during times of need, the UAE has dispatched a plane carrying relief aid to the Philippines in response to landslides and floods caused by Typhoon Carina, which resulted in loss of life and severe damage to property.
The UAE relief efforts aim to provide urgent aid to address the repercussions of the natural disaster, which led to several deaths, and the displacement of thousands of people, who are currently residing in temporary evacuation centers, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The arrival of aid is in response to the typhoon that hit the capital Manila, and a number of regions, including Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Central Luzon, and Bangsamoro. The shipment included food supplies, shelter materials, and medical equipment.
Source: Bahrain News Agency