World Bank sends $170 million to Nepal for flood relief

The World Bank has provided $170 million in emergency aid to Nepal for flood relief, which has killed more than 1,000 people. The organization is ready to allocate additional funds if necessary, the press service of the bank said.

“In addition to providing emergency assistance, we intend to work with the government on restoring trade, supporting reconstruction and developing investment programs to make infrastructure more resilient. We are also exploring ways to improve emergency preparedness, the statement said.

During the flood, the Upper Trishuli-1 hydroelectric power plant was destroyed, and its employees were blocked in the flooded tunnel of the hydroelectric power station. The World Bank said it was working with the project company and contractors to help affected workers and their families.

Flooding in Nepal occurred on the morning of August 26. It was provoked by the collapse of the glacier on Mount Langtang-Lirung - its part collapsed in the gorge of the Lhende Khola River and blocked the channel. Due to the cascading effect, three more rivers were affected. The resulting mudflows caused destruction in six regions of Nepal and in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. According to the latest data, the death toll as a result of the cataclysm was 1,396 people, another 5,130 are missing.