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Olympic tennis champion Zheng pledges nearly $191,000 to Nepal-Tibet flood relief
Tennis champion Zheng has committed nearly $191,000 in aid following devastating floods across Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has claimed over 900 lives with nearly 4,500 people still reported missing.
LSN Singapore ·
Olympic tennis champion Zheng has pledged $190,771 in relief funds to support victims of severe flooding that has devastated Nepal and the Tibet region. The donation represents a significant personal contribution to emergency response efforts in the affected areas.
The flooding has emerged as one of the region's worst natural disasters in recent years. Official records confirm more than 900 confirmed deaths, while search and rescue operations continue to locate nearly 4,500 missing people across multiple districts.
The disaster has triggered a major humanitarian response, with aid organizations and regional governments coordinating recovery and reconstruction efforts. Infrastructure damage has been substantial, with thousands of homes destroyed or severely damaged across affected communities.
Zheng's contribution adds to broader charitable efforts mobilising resources for the region. The funds are expected to support immediate humanitarian needs including shelter, medical care, and food assistance for displaced populations.
Disaster management officials indicate that the full scale of the disaster continues to emerge as rescue teams access more remote areas. International assistance has been requested to supplement local and national response capabilities.