Australia Announces 5 Million AUD Aid for Rasuwa Flood Victims, Dispatches Technical Team
News Summary
- Australia has announced humanitarian aid worth 5 million Australian dollars to assist those affected by the floods in Rasuwa.
- The government reports at least 39 Australian citizens are missing due to the floods.
- Within 48 hours, Australia will send a team of three humanitarian aid experts to Nepal to assist with relief and rehabilitation efforts.
September 28, Kathmandu – Australia has announced it will provide humanitarian aid equivalent to 5 million Australian dollars to the victims affected by the floods in the Rasuwa region.
According to a government statement released on Friday, Australia will make this aid immediately available for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities.
At least 39 Australian citizens are reported missing in the floods. Australia is actively monitoring their situation and will provide assistance as needed, the statement added.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has deployed additional staff to support affected citizens. Embassy personnel in Nepal, members of the crisis response team, and regional consular officers have been stationed in Kathmandu, with further staff deployments underway.
Within 48 hours, Australia will send a team of three humanitarian aid experts to Nepal. Coordinating with embassy staff, they will support relief assessment, management, communications, and planning efforts.
This team will operate under Australia’s “Australia Assists” program and consist of specialists in humanitarian aid and disaster management.
How will the aid be utilized?
The 5 million AUD aid package will be allocated to essential services including food assistance, emergency shelter, clean drinking water, and sanitation.
Of this amount, 2 million AUD will be provided to the World Food Programme (WFP), which has already launched food and logistics assistance for emergency relief in Nepal.
Another 2 million AUD will be distributed through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership to Australian NGOs providing emergency shelter, sanitation supplies, blankets, healthcare, and psychological support.
The remaining 1 million AUD will be channeled through the Emergency Action Alliance to local leadership for rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
Due to damaged roads and bridges, many communities remain isolated, complicating access. Australia has emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in these areas.
