Rural and Municipal Municipalities Federation and Nepal Municipal Association Issue Joint Appeal for Bhote Koshi Flood Crisis Management
Summary
The National Federation of Rural Municipalities and the Nepal Municipal Association have issued a joint appeal with eight demands to the government over the Bhote Koshi flood crisis in Rasuwa. They have called for coordinated rescue, relief, rehabilitation, and stronger local government leadership in disaster response.
Key Points
- The National Federation of Rural Municipalities and the Nepal Municipal Association issued a joint appeal with eight demands after the devastating Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa district.
- They urged the government to use international-level expertise and technology for search and rescue, and to place relief distribution under the concerned local disaster management committee.
- The appeal criticized excessive centralization and blamed weak coordination between levels of government for obstructing relief work.
- The organizations called for rapid restoration of roads, bridges, drinking water, electricity, and priority rehabilitation of schools, health institutions, and ward offices.
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