Kathmandu, Sept. 13: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has distributed relief materials to families displaced by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
It informed in a statement that a total of 150 families displaced from Syafrubesi and currently taking shelter in Thulo Syafru of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-5 were supplied with food items – including rice, lentils, salt, chilli and cooking oil – along with solar lights and health supplies received from HAPSA Nepal, an NGO working in public health sector.
“The relief materials were provided based on needs identified in coordination with the ward chairperson and in response to requests from the affected families, who were displaced from their homes by the floods,” the NRNA said.
NRNA Vice-President Rojina Pradhan Rai, Women Vice-President Radhika Gurung (Tika), General Secretary Dr. Chiranjivi Khadka, Joint Treasurer Abdul Basid, Second Generation Coordinator and Miss Nepal 2026 Dipmala Dhakal, volunteers and local representatives participated in the relief distribution.
Likewise, the NRNA coordinated for health check-ups, medical consultations, treatment, free medicines and psychological counselling for more than 50 flood-affected people taking shelter at a community centre in Bidur Municipality-2, Nuwakot.
According to the Association, families staying at the shelter were also provided with water purification drops, sanitiser, sanitary pads, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other hygiene supplies. Sports equipment, including carrom boards, badminton equipment, balls and bats, was also distributed to children.
The health camp was conducted under the leadership of NRNA ICC member Dr. Sanjiv Sapkota with the support from senior paediatrician Prof. Dr. Shiva Shrestha and psychosocial counsellors Ranu Sapkota and Prasidha Khatiwada, among others.
According to the NRNA, its relief team in Rasuwa is preparing to visit families affected by the floods in the Syafrubesi area to assess their current situation and needs.
“The team will hold discussions with local representatives and affected families tomorrow to assess their immediate and long-term needs. The NRNA relief team aims not only to provide immediate relief to affected families but also to identify areas requiring support for their long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction,” it said.
