India, China, and World Bank have coordinated with Nepal government to provide immediate financial aid and relief materials for rescue and rehabilitation of flood victims.
Following the heavy flood in Nepal, neighboring countries India and China along with World Bank have quickly coordinated to provide financial help and relief materials. Just after the news of flood came out, World Bank’s Country Director for Nepal David Sislen informed Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle at 10:35 AM that they can provide Rs. 25 Arba as emergency support from various sources.
India and China Ready with Relief and Cash Help
Southern neighbor India has requested Nepal government to send a list of immediate relief materials that are needed for flood victims. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, who is coordinating with Prime Minister, Finance Minister and other senior ministers, said that preparation is going on to bring Indian relief materials to Kathmandu today itself.
Similarly, northern neighbor China is also going to provide immediate cash assistance. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming has requested Nepal government through Finance Minister to start the necessary process for sending the money.
Government Declares Crisis Zones
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle expressed his gratitude on behalf of government to neighboring countries and donor agencies for their generous support. He is currently discussing about help modality by doing coordination between different government bodies.
The cabinet meeting held today has declared affected local bodies of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading as ‘disaster crisis zones’. This decision has opened the way for collecting domestic and international help for affected people.
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