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Hong Kong allocates HK$50 million for Nepal-Tibet flood relief

Hong Kong has allocated HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from its Disaster Relief Fund to aid victims of recent flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. The funds will support emergency aid projects for communities impacted by the disaster, which has resulted in numerous deaths and missing persons. Chief Executive John Lee has pledged swift processing of applications for assistance. AI

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Hong Kong allocates HK$50 million for Nepal-Tibet flood relief

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Hong Kong sets aside HK$50 million from relief fund for Nepal-Tibet flood victims

    Hong Kong’s government has earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected by deadly flash floods near Nepal’s border with Tibet’s Gyirong county, which have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu annou…