NRNA Announces Rs 50 Million Relief Package for Rasuwa Flood Victims
NRNA announces Rs 50 million relief package for Bhotekoshi flood victims. Committees formed for fundraising, volunteer deployment. Australia among countries pledging support.
By Nepalese Events Editorial
Published: 2026-08-27T17:18:00.000000Z
Category: Nepal Flood Disaster
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has announced an immediate assistance package of Rs 50 million for the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of families affected by the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa district.
The decision was taken at an emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday, chaired by NRNA President Dr. Hemraj Sharma, following the flash flood that has killed 157+ people and left over 400 missing.
Relief Committees Formed
The NRNA has formed four committees to coordinate the relief effort:
- Relief and Rescue Committee — led by NRNA President Dr. Hemraj Sharma, overseeing the overall relief operation
- Fundraising Committee — led by Treasurer Krishna Timalsina, coordinating collection of financial contributions
- Volunteer Mobilisation Committee — led by Vice President Manoj Gorkhali, deploying volunteers to affected areas
- NCC Deployment Committee — led by General Secretary Dr. Chiranjibi Khadka, coordinating with National Coordination Councils in all countries
The association has also decided to immediately deploy medical and volunteer teams to the affected areas.
Global Support Pledged
NRNA chapters in multiple countries have already announced financial support, including:
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Seychelles
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- China
NRNA has instructed its National Coordination Councils (NCCs) in all countries to establish committees and mobilise financial support for the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of Rasuwa flood victims.
Call for Unity
"The Nepalis living abroad need collective support and solidarity in this difficult time of disaster," said General Secretary Dr. Chiranjibi Khadka. NRNA President Dr. Sharma stated that the association would actively work for both immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation of the flood-affected communities.
The NRNA has appealed to all Nepalis at home and abroad to unite and get involved in humanitarian assistance. The association said it is ready to work with the Government of Nepal through official government mechanisms for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation.
How to Contribute
NRNA is collecting donations through debit cards, PayPal, and other digital methods. For current donation details, visit the NRNA official website or contact your local NRNA Australia representative.
For other verified donation channels, visit our Nepal Flood Relief page.
s: NRNA official statement, MakaluKhabar, Lagani News, Enewspolar. Published 28 August 2026.
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