Nepal Floods: 3 Days of Mourning Declared in Country; Families to Receive INR 2 Lakh Each as Ministers Pledge One Month's Salary
Nepal has declared three days of mourning following devastating floods. Families of victims will receive INR 2 lakh each, while ministers have pledged one month's salary to the relief fund.
Nepal is set to observe three days of national mourning in response to the devastating flooding and landslides that struck various regions of the country. Government spokesperson Prithivi Subba Gurung announced the mourning period as a tribute to the victims of this natural disaster. In a statement, Gurung revealed that families of those who lost their lives in the rain-induced catastrophe will receive financial assistance of INR 2 lakh each. Additionally, the Prime Minister and government ministers have pledged to donate one month's salary to the Prime Minister's relief fund. Nepal: Floods and Landslides Death Toll Climbs to 193 as Rescue, Search Operations Continue.
3 Days of Mourning Declared in Country; Families to Receive INR 2 Lakh Each
Nepal Government Spokesperson, Prithivi Subba Gurung says, "Nepal to observe three days of national mourning in wake of the flooding and landslide disaster across the nation. Rs 2 Lakh each to be given to those killed in Saturday’s rain-induced flood and landslide. Prime Minister…
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