The United States government is set to provide $500,000 in assistance for areas affected by the Rasuwa flood.
The US Embassy announced the assistance in a media note.
“The US Department of State will provide $500,000 in assistance through its global relief program with Catholic Relief Services. The assistance will be used to provide emergency shelter, relief supplies, and support for water, sanitation and hygiene for flood-affected communities,” the note said.
The embassy said that it is also closely monitoring the situation. It is planning to deploy an advisor to the affected areas as well.
The embassy also said that efforts are underway to locate and rescue US citizens who may be in the affected areas.