Govt announces Rs 50 million as emergency relief to flood victims

Govt announces Rs 50 million as emergency relief to flood victims

An emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers Sunday decided to release Rs 50 million as immediate relief to flood and landslides victims across the country.

The half-hour cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar in the afternoon came up with the decision. Minister for Information and Communication Krishna Bahadur Mahara told reporters that all cabinet members had decided to donate seven percent of their one month salary to the flood victims.

The cabinet meeting also decided to appeal to national and international donors to contribute to the government’s relief efforts.

The emergency cabinet meeting came in the wake of widespread devastation and loss of lives in several Terai districts due to flash floods caused by heavy rainfall over the last few days. nepalnews.com mk July 29 07