International and Domestic Aid Pours In Following BhoteKoshi Flood
Summary
Aid from neighboring countries and international donors continues to pour in after the BhoteKoshi flood, with support covering rescue, relief, and reconstruction. Nepal is accepting only need-based assistance while more than Rs 15.53 billion has also been deposited in the Prime Minister's Relief Fund from the domestic private sector.
Key Points
- Aid from India, China, the UAE, Singapore, South Korea, the US, the UK, and the EU has continued to arrive for flood-hit BhoteKoshi.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Nepal is accepting only need-based assistance for reconstruction and rehabilitation, in coordination with disaster agencies.
- India has sent 74 tons of relief materials, while China has provided Rs 300 million and 50 tons of supplies and requested 30 Bailey bridges.
- More than Rs 15.53 billion has been deposited in the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, with major contributions from the domestic private sector.
