Nepal, Oct. 14 -- A total of Rs 17.75 billion has been deposited in the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Rescue Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund to support people affected by floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, nine accounts maintained at various commercial banks hold Rs 13.23 billion, while accounts at Himalayan Bank and Laxmi Sunrise Bank hold US$29.747 million.

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