Prime Minister Balendra Shah States Government Intensifying Rescue and Relief Efforts in Bhote Koshi Flood-Affected Areas
Summary
The government is intensifying rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas along the Bhote Koshi river in Rasuwa, with 7,514 people rescued so far. Prime Minister Balendra Shah said 675 bodies have been found and assistance is coming from India, China, the USA, ADB and the World Bank.
Key Points
- The government is stepping up rescue, relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa’s Bhote Koshi river.
- 7,514 people have been rescued so far through air and land routes, including 279 trapped in hydropower projects.
- Sixteen helicopters and 18,708 security personnel from the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force have been mobilized.
- Treatment, temporary housing, relief distribution and communication services are being restored, while international assistance is arriving from several countries and institutions.
