Nepalis in Australia send over Rs 783,000 to flood- and landslide-hit Jaljala Rural Municipality

Nepali expatriates living in Australia have contributed more than Rs 783,000 to Jaljala Rural Municipality in Parbat, which was affected by recent monsoon-induced disasters.

Jaljala Rural Municipality is located adjacent to Beni Bazaar, the district headquarters of Myagdi. The rural municipality was affected by floods and landslides triggered by this year's monsoon.

Nepalis living in Australia for employment, work, business and study collected and sent the contribution. Various media outlets have reported the assistance to be worth nearly Rs 800,000.

The expatriate Nepalis made the contribution with the aim of providing relief to local residents affected by the floods and landslides.