Washington, September 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The United States has announced plans to provide an additional $31 million to support Nepal’s recovery from devastating floods, with the proposed package covering permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones.
The announcement came as approximately 70 Americans remained unaccounted for following the disaster.
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker announced the proposed assistance during a meeting with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in New York, according to the US State Department.
Hooker expressed US sympathies to those affected by the floods, including families of American citizens whose whereabouts remained unknown.
The largest component of the package, $13 million, is proposed for US-made drones to strengthen Nepal’s capacity to respond to future disasters and assist recovery operations. The State Department has not disclosed the type or number of drones being considered or identified potential US suppliers.
Washington also plans to work with Congress to provide $10 million for permanent, custom-built bridges sourced from an American company. The bridges are intended to restore transport links damaged by flooding and improve connectivity in affected areas.
Roads and bridges are particularly critical in Nepal, where mountainous terrain can leave communities isolated following floods and landslides.
A further $8 million will be allocated for water, sanitation and hygiene services, along with shelter, protection and livelihood assistance. Part of the funding will support winterisation programmes for communities facing colder weather without adequate housing or infrastructure.
The State Department said the latest commitment would take total US assistance for Nepal’s flood response and recovery to more than $36 million.
“The United States will continue to work closely with the Government of Nepal to identify and deliver additional assistance where it is most needed,” the department said.
Hooker and Khanal met on the sidelines of high-level diplomatic engagements in New York, where world leaders and senior officials have gathered for the United Nations General Assembly.
Meanwhile, US authorities continue efforts to locate American citizens who were in areas affected by the floods. While some Americans have reportedly reached safety, the latest State Department update said approximately 70 remained unaccounted for.
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