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Floods in Western Nepal
By KTM Metro Reporter in Kathmandu
The heavy rainfalls have caused unprecedented floods in western Nepal starting on September 21, 2008. The floods have killed about fifty people; a number of people are reported to be still missing. However, the rescue people have difficulties to reach the flood-affected people. A helicopter flown to this area could not find any area suitable for landing, so returned back on September 22, 2008. Currently, the army, armed police and Nepal Police have been working for rescuing the flood-hit people in western Nepal.
On September 23, 2008, the Government of Nepal allocated Rs 15.5 million for the relief of the flood victims in western Nepal, and immediately released Rs 5 million. The UN also allocated Rs 180 million for the relief of the flood victims.
Yamuna River in India was also flooded. Indians living on both sides of the banks of the Yamuna River have moved to the higher ground for safety. On September 22, 2008, the India TV reported the flood in the Yamuna River has threatened the Indian Capital Delhi.
