Nepal to observe national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims Sept 7
Summary
Nepal will observe a National Day of Mourning on September 7 for those who died in the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with flags flown at half-mast across the country and at missions abroad. The Cabinet also approved rescue and relief support, including a $5 million ADB grant, compensation for rescuers’ families, and recovery measures for flood-hit businesses.
Key Points
- September 7 has been declared a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with flags at half-mast nationwide and abroad.
- Families of security personnel and civil servants who die during search and rescue operations will receive Rs 1 million each, while injured personnel will get free treatment.
- The Cabinet accepted a $5 million Asian Development Bank grant for rescue and relief efforts and approved tax, customs and business recovery measures for flood-hit areas.
- The government also authorised imports of 25,000 metric tonnes of sugar at 1% customs duty and made a provincial administrative appointment.
