North Korea: a call for food from the UN

North Korea called for immediate food assistance following the devastating floods of last month, according to the United Nations eprosopo. These images conveyed by the state of North Korea channels show homes under water, flooded fields and people to seek shelter on higher floors of tall buildings. This is the most devastating floods in the history of the country, according to statements by the residents. According to state media of North Korea from the flooding that followed the severe drought that preceded the beginning of the year, at least 119 people were killed and tens of thousands homeless. As reported by members of the UN mission in the capital Pyongyang, visited the areas most affected by the floods, there is an urgent need for help. Extensive damage to infrastructure and crops in the country worsened the already existing problem of food shortages. The residents of areas that have suffered major disasters have immediate need of food and clean water, as many wells contaminated by sewage sewage during floods. North Korea needs urgent food aid. According to a report published by the UN last month, the 24 million citizens of the country suffer from chronic malnutrition. Some international organizations have already begun to collect supplies and donations. On Thursday, the Red Cross said it would try to raise more than $ 300 000 for flood victims.