Local governments take charge of flood relief after criticism of centralised response
Summary
Local governments in Rasuwa and Nuwakot have been put in charge of flood relief distribution after criticism that a centralised, single-channel response was ineffective. All-party coordination committees have been formed to help organise emergency support and rehabilitation efforts.
Key Points
- Authorities have formed six-party political coordination committees in Rasuwa and Nuwakot to manage flood relief and emergency response.
- The committees will coordinate relief distribution through local governments after an all-party meeting decided to place local bodies at the forefront.
- The government’s initial centralised approach through security agencies drew criticism for sidelining local governments.
- A similar all-party mechanism has been established in Rasuwa, one of the districts hardest hit by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods.
