Nearly Rs 12 billion collected in PM's Relief Fund after Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
Nearly Rs 12 billion has been collected in the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund after the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, with contributions continuing from inside Nepal and abroad. The government has already released Rs 1 billion for relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas.
Key Points
- Nearly Rs 11.98 billion is now in the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
- The fund includes Rs 8.78 billion in nine commercial banks and $21.14 million in two commercial bank accounts.
- The government has released Rs 1 billion to the NDRRMA for relief and rescue operations.
- Contributions have continued from both inside Nepal and abroad following the government's appeal after the August 26 flood.
