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DisasterChina·29 Aug 2026 · 1h ago

Hong Kong allocates HK$50 million for Nepal-Tibet flood relief

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The Hong Kong government allocated HK$50 million from its Disaster Relief Fund to support those affected by flash floods along the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet’s Gyirong County. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the funding on Saturday following a wall of mud and rock that collapsed into a river on Wednesday, triggering the disaster. The floods resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of missing persons in the region.

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The Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee is expected to expedite the processing of aid applications to address the immediate needs of those impacted by the flooding. This allocation provides financial support to facilitate relief efforts for the victims and their families.

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