Kathmandu, Aug. 26 -- The government has ordered free medical treatment for people injured in the Rasuwa flood. The treatment will be provided through the Ministry of Health and Food Safety, the Nepali Army and government hospitals.

The Cabinet decided at a meeting on Wednesday and expressed sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the massive flooding of the Bhotekoshi river around Rasuwagadhi and downstream settlements. It paid tribute to those who died and expressed condolences to their families.

Families of those killed will receive financial assistance under existing law, the government said.

The home and defence ministries have been tasked with immediately rescuing injured and stranded people and moving them to safety....