Hong Kong sets aside HK$50 million from relief fund for Nepal-Tibet flood victims

Hong Kong’s government has earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected by deadly flash floods near Nepal’s border with Tibet’s Gyirong county, which have left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the move in a Facebook post on Saturday.
“I express my deep condolences for the victims and extend my heartfelt sympathies to those affected and the families of the victims,” he said.
He said the Disaster Relief...