US pledges extra $31m for Nepal flood recovery

Summary

The United States has pledged an additional $31 million to support Nepal’s flood recovery, taking total assistance for flood response and recovery to more than $36 million. The package includes funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian support, and disaster-response drones.

Key Points
  • The United States announced an additional $31 million in assistance for Nepal’s flood recovery efforts.
  • Total US assistance for flood response and recovery now exceeds $36 million.
  • The package includes $10 million for permanent bridges, $8 million for humanitarian recovery support, and $13 million in disaster-response drones.
  • US officials expressed sympathy for flood victims and said they will continue working with the Government of Nepal on further assistance.
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