Washington, September 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The United States has approved an additional $1 million to help Nepal identify victims of the devastating floods, taking the US State Department’s assistance for the disaster response to more than $5 million.
The new funding will provide forensic support to Nepal Police as American specialists work alongside Nepali authorities to assist with disaster victim identification, the State Department said in a September 12 media note.
The department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs approved the additional funding as part of efforts to support the Nepali government in identifying those who died in the disaster. US officials are coordinating with Nepal Police to determine the most urgent requirements, including DNA analysis kits.
FBI forensic specialists are also working alongside Nepal Police on victim identification. Their efforts are aimed at helping authorities identify the deceased and provide answers to families, including those of American citizens and other victims.
“The safety of Americans in the affected area remains our highest priority,” the State Department said, while expressing sympathy to those affected and their families and reaffirming US support for the people of Nepal.
The largest component of the State Department’s assistance is $3 million for food and logistics through its global assistance award with the World Food Program. Another $365,000 is being provided for health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene assistance through Jhpiego, FHI-360 and UNICEF.
Together with the newly approved forensic assistance, the listed State Department allocations total $5.05 million.
Separately, the US military has delivered 5,000 specialised disaster victim recovery supplies, 500 first aid kits, stretchers and front-end loaders to support Nepal-led search, rescue and recovery operations.
A four-member US Military Civil Affairs Team is also on the ground to assist with humanitarian, disaster and civic aid projects addressing post-crisis needs.
The State Department described the response as a rapidly evolving operation and said it was working closely with local partners to adapt assistance to changing conditions.
“As the Secretary has reiterated, the United States is prepared to work closely with the Government of Nepal to continue to deliver additional assistance that responds directly to Nepal’s needs,” it said.
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