Eight Political Parties Appeal for International Aid Following Devastating Floods

Kathmandu. Nepal's eight major political parties have expressed deep sorrow over the immense human and physical damage caused by the unexpected and devastating flood in rivers including Bhote Koshi, and have appealed to the international community for help in rescue, relief, and reconstruction.Through a joint statement issued after the all-party meeting held on Thursday, RSP, Nepali Congress, CPN (UML), CPN, and 8 other parties have urged the United Nations, friendly nations, and international donor agencies for humanitarian and technical assistance.The statement has defined the damage in districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan, Nawalparasi as a 'national tragedy'. The parties...