Government orders free treatment, emergency aid for Rasuwa flood victims
Summary
The government has ordered free medical treatment for people injured in the Rasuwa flood and directed agencies to rescue stranded residents, restore roads, electricity and telecom services, and provide food and shelter. It also sought assistance from China and India and declared flood-hit local units disaster crisis zones for three months.
Key Points
- Free medical treatment will be provided to people injured in the Rasuwa flood through the health ministry, Nepali Army and government hospitals.
- The government has ordered rescue and relocation of stranded and displaced people, with helicopters and Army support mobilized for the operation.
- China and India have been asked to assist, while officials said both countries are expected to provide necessary support.
- Flood-affected local units have been declared disaster crisis zones for three months under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, 2017.
