Kathmandu, Oct 6: The 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.
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 will be distributed. 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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