KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government provided monetary assistance to the flood-hit people in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district on Saturday.

The flood-affected households were provided Rs 50,000 from the local levels and Rs 15,000 from district disaster rescue committee.

Meanwhile, Defense Minister Man Bir Rai reached the flood-hit Thame village. He was accompanied by Sonam Sherpa, the chairperson of Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the federal parliament. 

Minister Rai and Chairperson Sherpa directed the local level authorities to carry out rescue and relief works effectively.

A total of 20 houses, including those serving as hotels, a clinic and a school building, were damaged by the flash flood in the Thame river. 

The entire village was filled with a mass of debris.

Chairperson Sherpa informed Republica that the National Disaster Reduction and Management Authority was informed of the urgency of resettling the households displaced by the flood.

A total of 100 people were displaced by the disaster.

The Nepalese Army, Nepal Police and people's representatives at the local level are at work to extend assistance to the needy people.

Even a bridge was damaged by the flash flood.

The flood-hit area is 7-km away from a popular 'three pass' trekking route to Namche. 

Following the flood that damaged a bridge and a trail in at least two places, the connection to the trekking route is cut off.

The locals have guessed that among the four glacial lakes in the region, one had burst, causing the flash flood. 

Lawmaker Sherpa said all the three tiers of government could work in unison for safe relocation of the affected people.

 
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