By T. Ezekiel Geeplay 

MONROVIA, July 30(LINA) – The European Union (EU) in partnership with the Government of Liberia has contributed €130,000 to aid flood victims in Montserrado, Bong, and Grand Cape Mount counties.

According to a statement from the European Union mission near Monrovia dated July 29, 2024, the emergency funding provided by the EU will support the Liberia National Red Cross Society(LNRC) in providing the most vulnerable with shelters and multi-purpose cash grants intended to cover non-food items as well their livelihood, water, hygiene and sanitation needs.

The communication added that the LNRC action is expected to last for four months, until the end of November 2024.

The statement disclosed that the funding will support the Liberia National Red Cross in providing shelters and essential services to vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and the physically challenged.

“The aid is part of a broader effort to manage the ongoing crisis, expected to last until November 2024, amidst continuous extreme rainfall,” the statement noted.

 The EU release stated that with the rains expected to continue until September, immediate action is needed to support the affected population and prepare for future similar events.

The statement quotes the Liberia Meteorological Department prediction, which states that there will be continuous rains between May and September 2024 across six counties: Montserrado, Bomi, Cape Mount, Margibi, Grand Bassa, and Maryland (coastal).

The statement said that the affected populations have lost valuable household items and are exposed to risks of disease outbreaks, loss of shelter, loss of livelihood mechanisms, and water source pollution.

“About 68 percent of the affected people are women, children, and other vulnerable groups, including the physically challenged and single mothers, who are seeking shelter in temporary facilities, public and private buildings and with neighbors and relatives,” the statement revealed.