The State Department announced plans Sept. 22 to provide an additional $31 million for Nepal’s flood recovery, including bridges, support for affected communities and equipment for future disasters.
The announcement puts total U.S. assistance for Nepal’s flood response and recovery at more than $36 million, according to a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy Nepal.
Of the new amount, $13 million is planned for U.S.-made drones to support future disaster recovery. Another $10 million would fund permanent, custom-built bridges sourced from a U.S. company. The department said the bridges would restore transportation infrastructure in affected areas and improve regional connections.
“These bridges will restore critical transportation infrastructure in affected areas and strengthen regional connectivity.”
The remaining $8 million is planned for water, sanitation and hygiene, along with shelter, protection, livelihoods and winterization support for affected communities.
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker announced the plans during a meeting in New York with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. Hooker also expressed sympathy for people affected by the floods, including the families of Americans still unaccounted for.
The State Department put that number at approximately 70 as of Sept. 22. Virginia Times has not independently verified the figure.
The department said the United States would keep working with Nepal’s government to identify needs and deliver additional assistance.
This is a developing story. Virginia Times will update as information becomes available.
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