27 US lawmakers urge Rubio to expand rescue, aid efforts in Nepal
Summary
Twenty-seven US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to boost search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid for Nepal after devastating floods and landslides killed more than 1,300 people and left thousands missing. They called for stronger US coordination, more disaster-response resources, and long-term reconstruction support.
Key Points
- Twenty-seven members of the US Congress asked Marco Rubio to deploy more resources for rescue and humanitarian assistance in Nepal after the floods.
- The lawmakers said the disaster killed more than 1,300 people, left at least 4,000 missing, and affected at least 75 US citizens.
- They requested daily updates for families, a Disaster Assistance Response Team, drone and satellite support, and stronger coordination with Nepal, China and other partners.
- Nepal’s flood-related losses are estimated at around Rs 387.5 billion, while rescue operations continue and two workers were recently pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel.
