Nepali officials says relief material from airport not enough

Officials have been saying that the relief materials meant for earthquake victims which have arrived at the airport so far are not enough. Officials of Nepal Army lamented on the inadequacy of relief materials with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, who had conducted an on-site visit at Tribhuwan International Airport, Cargo Complex and the International Terminal building today. Saying he had received complaints that relief materials sent to village areas were minimal, the prime minister directed the officials to send the materials to the needy people. Nepal Army, which has assumed responsibility of relief distribution for the victims of the earthquake, apprised the prime minister about its ongoing works. Citing tents, tarpaulins and food products as the immediate need for the victims, Prime Minister Koirala directed the army officials to send such items immediately upon arrival.