Defense Minister Rai in flood-hit Khumbu, monetary relief distributed

Kathmandu, Aug 17: The flood-hit people in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality of Solukhumbu district have been provided monetary assistance today.

The flood affected households were provided Rs 50,000 from the local levels and Rs 15,000 from district disaster rescue committee.

Meanwhile, Defense Minister Man Bir Rai has reached the flood-hit Khumbu village. He is also accompanied by Sonam Sherpa, Chairperson of Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the federal parliament. 

Minister Rai and Chairperson Sherpa directed the local level and authorities to carry out rescue and relief works effectively.

A total of twenty houses including those having a hotel, a clinic and a school building were damaged by the sudden flood in the Thame rivulet. 

Entire village has turned into a mass of debris.

Chairperson Sherpa informed that the National Disaster Reduction and Management Authority was informed on the urgency of resettling the households displaced from the flood.

A total of 100 people are displaced by the disaster.

The Nepali Army, Nepal Police and people's representatives at local level are at work to extend assistance to the needy people.

Even a bridge was damaged by the sudden flood.

The flood hit area is 7-km away from a popular 'three pass' trekking route to Namche. 

Following the flood that damaged a bridge and a trail in at least two places, the connection to trekking route is cut off.

The locals have guessed that among four glacial lakes, one was burst, causing the flashflood. 

Lawmaker Sherpa viewed all three-tiers of government could work in unison for safe relocation of the affected people. (RSS)