Nepal Flood Relief Fund Surpasses NPR 4.09 Billion

Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund has surpassed NPR 4.09 billion, fueled by widespread contributions in response to devastating flash floods across the nation.

The country faces one of its most severe natural disasters, with the floods, which occurred on a Wednesday, causing significant destruction to homes, vehicles, roads, bridges, and critical hydropower projects.

Humanitarian Impact and Ongoing Operations

• Over 600 lives have been claimed by the floods.
• More than 2,400 individuals are reported missing.
• Nearly 2,500 people, including 163 foreign nationals, have been successfully evacuated by rescue teams.

These relief efforts continue despite intermittent rainfall, focusing on rescue, relief, and comprehensive damage assessment.

Corporate and Individual Contributions Boost Relief Efforts

The fund’s balance has grown substantially from its previous NPR 2.17 billion total, thanks to significant donations from public bodies, private companies, and individuals.

• Surya Nepal Private Limited contributed NPR 150 million.
• Jyoti Group provided NPR 50 million.
• Prime Commercial Bank and Agricultural Development Bank each donated NPR 30 million.
• Nepal Life Insurance pledged NPR 25.1 million.
• Morang Auto Works gave NPR 11.1 million.
• Asian Life Insurance offered NPR 10.1 million.
• Agro Thai Foods contributed NPR 10 million.
• Eighty-seven-year-old philanthropist Raji Rana personally donated NPR 10.98 million.

Beyond monetary contributions, the Nepal Chamber of Commerce supplied 17 surveillance drones to assist in rescue operations. The Ncell Foundation also offered NPR 10 million in financial aid and provided free communication services to those in the affected regions.