Swift Relief Distribution

The monsoon rain-induced floods and landslides have cast a pall over the approaching festivals. Unpredictable disaster has so far claimed at least 218 lives, with the destruction of public infrastructures and private properties worth hundreds of billions rupees. The loss of lives, homes and livelihoods have torn hundreds of families apart, sinking many villages into endless grief. The moments have become more agonising and acute as they were preparing for Dashain and Tihar, two biggest festivals of Nepalis. The government has swung into action to expedite the search, rescue and relief operations, and rehabilitation of the displaced people in the aftermath of the calamities that particularly hit the eastern and central regions of the country.