Kathmandu, September 7 Dr

From Onlinekhabar English

Kathmandu, September 7 Dr. Dharmaraj Upreti, executive chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, has claimed that relief materials have already reached most flood-affected areas. Speaking at a program organised at the Authority on Monday, Dr Upreti said relief has reached all areas except the most remote ones that require helicopter transport. He made clear that airlifting relief is currently facing some difficulty, since helicopters are now mainly being prioritised for search operations for the missing and rescue of those trapped. “We are in continuous contact with local governments. Relief materials have already reached many places,” Dr Upreti said. “Where helicopter operations are difficult, only search and rescue are being prioritised right now. That said, we’re trying to send food supplies not just from Kathmandu but also from stations closer to Trishuli or Rasuwa.” “Fake videos on social media had negative impact” Executive Chief Upreti also appealed to the public not to spread misleading and “fake videos” related to the disaster that are circulating on social media.