Over Rs 15 Billion Available in Disaster and Relief Funds Amid Bhote Koshi Flood Response

Summary

More than Rs 15 billion is available across the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to support people affected by the Bhote Koshi River floods in Rasuwa. The government has already released Rs 1 billion for flood-hit areas and is coordinating ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

Key Points
  • More than Rs 15 billion is available across the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.
  • The Disaster Relief Fund holds Rs 11.27 billion in accounts at nine commercial banks, along with USD 24.80 million in foreign currency accounts.
  • The government has already released Rs 1 billion for flood-affected areas.
  • The funds will support relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by the Bhote Koshi floods in Rasuwa.
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