Kathmandu, Nepal – In the wake of the devastating monsoon floods that have claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands across Nepal, Ugandan business magnate Sudhir Ruparelia announced a multi‑million‑dollar aid package to assist relief and reconstruction efforts.
Speaking via a video conference with Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Ruparelia expressed deep solidarity with the Nepali people, stating, “Our hearts go out to every family affected by this tragedy. We stand ready to help rebuild homes, schools, and critical infrastructure.”
The aid package includes $5 million in emergency cash assistance, the shipment of 10,000 temporary shelter kits, and the deployment of a team of engineers to assess damage to bridges and roads in the most affected districts. Additionally, Ruparelia’s charitable foundation will fund a medical outreach program to provide essential healthcare services to flood‑victims.
Local NGOs and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) welcomed the contribution, describing it as a significant boost to ongoing relief operations. The Ugandan tycoon’s gesture underscores a growing trend of cross‑regional philanthropy in response to climate‑related disasters.