Kathmandu, Oct. 6
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has distributed
relief to 120 families affected by floods, inundation and landslides in
Dakshinkali Municipality of Kathmandu and Sisneri in Indrasarowar Rural
Municipality of Makwanpur on Sunday.
The NRNA distributed the items including clothes, blankets,
mattresses, tarpaulins, solar lamps and hygiene kits to 50 families in
Dakshinkali and 70 families in Indrasarowar affected by the disasters. The
relief materials were distributed to the needy people in cooperation with the
concerned local body, according to the statement issued by NRNA.
Earlier, the Association had announced to provide Rs. 10
million in assistance to the victims of floods, inundation and landslides. The relief
has been distributed in the first phase in Dakshinkali and Indrasarowar.
Likewise, preparations have been completed to distribute relief to the victims
of the disasters in Panauti Municipality of Kavre and Thosne Khola of Lalitpur
on Monday.
"The NRNA is also coordinating with the local levels
for distribution of relief in various districts of the Tarai. We have already
decided to provide financial support to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief
Fund," read the statement.
A team led by NRNA President Dr Badri KC, Vice President
Rojina Pradhan Rai, Vice President Ram Sharan Simkhada, Deputy General
Secretary Som Sapkota and other office bearers reached the locations to
distribute the relief.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 7 October 2024.
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