Kathmandu: The government of Nepal has announced a compensation package of 2,00,000 Nepali rupees (approximately USD 1,497) for each family affected by the devastating floods and landslides that have claimed 217 lives. Families of individuals missing for more than 10 days will also receive this financial aid. This decision follows a cabinet meeting, with officials also declaring a three-day national mourning period starting Tuesday to honor the victims. During this time, the national flag will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives, according to Prithvi Subba Gurung, Minister for Communication and Information Technology.
In addition to the compensation, the government has allocated 1 billion Nepali rupees (about USD 7.48 million) to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Despite ongoing rescue efforts led by the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepali Army, challenges persist due to the destruction of critical infrastructure. Landslides and flooding have blocked key roads, hampering the delivery of aid and essential supplies to affected regions.
Meanwhile, Nepal Police continue to warn residents, particularly those in high-risk zones, to stay vigilant. In their advisory, they urged people to verify road conditions with local authorities before traveling, as many routes remain dangerous or inaccessible. With 24 individuals still missing and 130 injured, rescue teams are working tirelessly to reach those in need despite the difficulties.
