The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide a US $ 1 million humanitarian donation to the Nepali Government following the devastating flash floods that struck the Raghuwa District in northern Nepal on 26 August. The floods have caused significant loss of life and extensive damage to property and infrastructure, placing a severe humanitarian burden on the Government and people of Nepal. According to the Government, urgent relief and recovery assistance is required as search operations for missing persons continue, the risk of further flooding remains and critical infrastructure has suffered extensive damage. Cabinet approval was granted for a proposal submitted by the President.