Nepal has called an end to search and rescue operations for those who are still missing after August floods which turned out to be the most devastating in the country’s history, APA reports citing Reuters.
The decision was made at a meeting of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. "We are mobilizing our resources and personnel to finish up cleanup efforts following the natural disaster on August 26 as quickly as possible," the prime minister said.
The Council recommended the finance ministry approve the allocation of $3.6 billion on 504 reconstruction and rehabilitation programs in flood-hit regions and on developing an emergency warning system.
According to sources, the bulk of the funds will be used to restore infrastructure. Thus, $2.56 billion will go to the reconstruction of power grids and hydropower plants, and $481 million will be allocated to repair roads and bridges.
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