Monsoon, Blocked Roads Hamper Nepal Flood Relief: Aid Workers

Blocked roads and monsoon weather are complicating efforts to deliver food, shelter and emergency hygiene supplies to survivors of Nepal's catastrophic floods, according to aid workers on the ground. Dhruba Gurmachhan of the humanitarian organization World Vision said the ongoing rains and damaged infrastructure are making it difficult for relief teams to reach affected communities. He explained that survivors are in urgent need of basic necessities, including food, clean water, shelter and hygiene items.