INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6The number of people who lost their lives in the recent late
monsoon-induced disaster has reached 244
Furthermore, 19 are still reported missing in the floods and landslides that occurred in the country last week.
from recent floods and landslides reaches 233, 169 missing
death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides and floods
A total of 179 people were injured in the disaster-induced incidents, said Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson
of the Ministry of Home Affairs
In the post-disaster response initiative, 17,174 people have been rescued from the flood and landslides-affected areas so far.Efforts are
underway to mobilize relief support for the survivors and repair the highway and roads that have suffered damages, added Tiwari.
Likewise, after the details of flood survivors are received from the concerned local level, the financial aid for temporary housing
Other kinds of support including food ration has been provided to the affected families from the local level itself, he said.The government
has provided financial support of Rs
200,000 to families who have lost a member in the disaster
So far, 160 families have received the assistance provided through the District Disaster Management Fund.
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