China helps flood victims in Nepal

1.7 million people were affected by deadly monsoon, government says

JANAKPUR, Nepal - When Laxmi Devi Mahara arrived at the Dhanusa Dham municipality office after walking on foot from her village in Sarsarampur, she found herself seated among mainly women as most of the men from the village were either working in neighboring India or in Gulf countries.

Along with her fellow neighbors, she had to wait with her colorful identification card for around two hours for the formal program to begin. When her name was called to receive the flood relief package, she couldn't hide her elation.