The Disaster Management Executive Committee has announced relief measures for families of individuals missing in monsoon-induced floods and landslides.

The committee took the decision during a meeting at Singha Durbar on Monday. Rishiram Tiwari, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, said relief amounts equivalent to the sum provided to the kin of the deceased will be provided to families whose members remain unaccounted for after ten days.

According to him, the relief will be distributed through the district disaster management committees.

The committee also decided to accelerate search, rescue, and relief operations. In response to heavy rainfall over the past three days, the meeting decided to initiate a systematic distribution of aid to those affected by the disasters.

Likewise, the meeting decided to provide temporary housing grants for families who have lost their homes within seven days. Tiwari said the district disaster management committee will facilitate the aid.

To assist stranded travellers, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport will ensure that obstructed road sections are reopened promptly. Other initiatives include the immediate restoration of infrastructure such as roads and water supply, as well as the establishment of health camps to prevent the spread of potential epidemics.