Food aid ends at holding centres as displaced families face uncertainty
Summary
Food aid at Nepal Red Cross holding centres has ended, leaving displaced families who lost their homes due to riverbank clearance uncertain about food and shelter. Many have not received promised government payments, and deadlines to vacate shelters are final.
Key Points
- Food aid at Nepal Red Cross holding centres, including Banepa, has stopped after funding ended on July 3.
- Displaced families face uncertainty with some having not received the promised Rs25,000 government assistance.
- Holding centres residents are urged to find their own accommodation as government support, including food and shelter, ceases.
- Officials confirmed no further extension for accommodation deadlines and clarified ongoing payments have delays but are being processed.
