Tommaso Della Longa, spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, explains that Nepal’s disaster response is hampered by two critical factors: the vast scale of destruction and the inability to reach affected communities due to washed-out roads, bridges, and communication lines. The Red Cross maintains focus on search-and-rescue operations and delivering emergency aid, while simultaneously initiating plans for long-term recovery. This crisis places a profound personal burden on local volunteers—many of whom have lost homes or relatives—as they work to support their own neighborhoods.
