Prime Minister Balen Shah States Government Focus Shifts to Rehabilitation After Devastating Flood
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah says the government has shifted its focus from rescue to rehabilitation after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, with priority on relief, health treatment, and reconstruction. More than 11,800 people have been rescued, while 3,916 remain missing and over 1,050 bodies have been recovered across several districts.
Key Points
- The government has moved from search and rescue to rehabilitation after the Bhote Koshi flood, prioritizing shelter, health care, relief distribution, and infrastructure repair.
- More than 11,800 people have been rescued, 3,916 remain missing, and 1,050 bodies have been recovered in several districts.
- An additional 1 billion rupees has been allocated for flood-hit areas, while billions more have been collected in relief funds and support has arrived from multiple countries.
- Officials say the disaster was likely triggered by a Himalayan avalanche and is a warning of rising climate-related risks in the region.
