Bhotekoshi flood: US to provide additional $31 million in aid
Summary
The United States plans to provide an additional $31 million for recovery efforts after the Bhotekoshi flood in Nepal. The aid package includes permanent bridges, drinking water and sanitation support, shelter, livelihoods assistance, and drones for future disaster recovery work.
Key Points
- The United States will provide an additional $31 million for Bhotekoshi flood recovery in Nepal, according to the US Embassy.
- $10 million is planned for permanent bridges in affected areas, with materials to be purchased from American companies.
- $8 million will support drinking water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter, protection, livelihoods and winter aid for affected communities.
- Another $13 million is allocated for drones using US technology to support future disaster recovery work.
