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Nepal seeks reconstruction funds and technical assistance after deadly floods

Nepal’s Finance Minister said the country needs $4–5 billion for reconstruction and foreign technical assistance, while reports cite more than 626 or 633 deaths.

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What is happening

La Repubblica reported that Nepal does not need rescuers but is requesting technical support for tunnel rescue operations, DNA testing and the restoration of transport links. The two supplied reports give different death tolls—over 626 and over 633—and warn of the danger of another flood.

Why is it on the Radar?

The reported reconstruction needs amount to billions of dollars, while technical assistance has been requested for rescue-related operations, identification and transport recovery.

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