Myagdi, November 3: Relief worth around Rs 1.7 million has been provided to disaster-affected families and local governments in Myagdi, Parbat and Baglung districts.

The assistance was handed over on Monday through a joint initiative of Punmagar Society Nepal and its UK-based counterpart. The funds were collected to support families who lost members in floods and landslides, affected communities and local governments.

According to Yog Kumar Fagami of Punmagar Society, 11 families who lost members in floods and landslides in Myagdi received Rs 25,000 each.

Similarly, 13 bereaved families in Baglung were provided Rs 10,000 each, while families affected in Parbat received Rs 250,000 each, according to the society.

The assistance was also provided to disaster-affected local governments to strengthen their respective disaster management funds.