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International humanitarian organisation Action Against Hunger | ACF International is putting in motion an emergency response to help the victims of Typhoon Ketsana. Severe flooding caused by Typhoon Ketsana has forced thousands of people from their homes. The country has appealed for foreign help to deal with the disaster.
Action Against Hunger's teams on the ground have carried out an emergency assessment of the situation. "Nearly 2 million people have been affected," says Patrice Chataigner, Action Against Hunger's Head of Emergencies. "People seeking refuge in temporary shelter sites desperately lack food and clean water with hygiene conditions far below international minimum standards. Many others are still awaiting assistance, clinging to each other on roofs."
Action Against Hunger will distribute food items, drinking water and emergency hygiene kits. The organisation will also provide portable latrines, blankets, mattresses and kitchen utensils.
Forecasters have predicted another typhoon which could severely worsen the prospects of those affected by the disaster.
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