Kathmandu— Heifer International Nepal, including its employees, has donated Rs. 10 million to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for victims of the Bhotekoshi flash flood that struck on August 26, 2023, which has claimed 1,294 lives and left over 5,000 missing, devastating settlements and infrastructure across multiple districts.

Flood Devastation and Immediate Impact

The organization's focus on immediate aid aligns with the urgent needs of the affected communities, as rescue teams continue to search for missing persons and assess the full extent of the damage. The government and international organizations are working to coordinate relief efforts, though the scale of the disaster has stretched available resources to their limits.

Heifer International's Commitment to Solidarity

This contribution comes amid growing calls for coordinated international support to address the scale of the disaster. Heifer International's involvement signals a growing recognition of the need for both immediate relief and sustained investment in rebuilding infrastructure and livelihoods.

The Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund is now receiving additional support from various organizations and individuals, with the government continuing to coordinate rescue and relief operations across the affected districts.

(With inputs from RN)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.