The UN has called for unimpeded access for aid teams to assist those affected by the disaster, as millions were already in need of humanitarian assistance due to the ongoing civil war. Relief efforts are being complicated by the fact that many displaced people were already living in areas affected by flooding in the previous year.

Monsoon rains are expected to begin in May, adding another layer of difficulty to the already challenging task of providing shelter and aid to survivors. International aid teams from countries including Russia, China, India, and several Southeast Asian nations are already on the ground assisting with rescue operations and providing vital supplies.