Nepal says aid supplies helping country 'gradually become normal' after quake
- 9 years ago
Nepalese authorities say humanitarian operations are being strengthened and aid is getting through to areas hardest hit by the earthquake ten days ago.
Their upbeat message refers to places like Chautara, northeast of Kathmandu, where there has been praise for the army’s rescue effort.
More than 130,000 soldiers and police are taking part in the relief effort in the Himalayan country, aided by more than 100 teams of foreign relief workers.
“The situation in the country is gradually becoming normal because relief items have already reached crucial, hard hit areas,” home ministry spokesman Laxmi Prasad Dhakal said.
“Everybody is trying to return to their normal lives and all our government machinery is working to make sure that all relief is provided for as long as people want and need. We are trying our best.”
The UN’s World Food Programme is focusing on reaching the remotest areas, and says having prepared for the disaster it is “ahead of the game” in providing support.
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Their upbeat message refers to places like Chautara, northeast of Kathmandu, where there has been praise for the army’s rescue effort.
More than 130,000 soldiers and police are taking part in the relief effort in the Himalayan country, aided by more than 100 teams of foreign relief workers.
“The situation in the country is gradually becoming normal because relief items have already reached crucial, hard hit areas,” home ministry spokesman Laxmi Prasad Dhakal said.
“Everybody is trying to return to their normal lives and all our government machinery is working to make sure that all relief is provided for as long as people want and need. We are trying our best.”
The UN’s World Food Programme is focusing on reaching the remotest areas, and says having prepared for the disaster it is “ahead of the game” in providing support.
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