Prime Minister Balen Shah Clarifies Parliament on Flood Management
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah defended the government’s response to the devastating Bhote Koshi flood in Parliament, saying international assistance was sought from the first day and 1.1 million SMS alerts were sent to citizens. He also said the dead were managed scientifically and rescue operations, including tunnel rescues, are continuing with coordination across levels of government.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah addressed Parliament over criticism of the government’s handling of the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa.
- He said international assistance was sought from the first day and that 1.1 million SMS messages were sent to alert the public.
- Shah defended the management of unidentified bodies, saying DNA testing and scientific procedures were followed.
- He said the government is coordinating with provincial and local authorities and using available resources for tunnel rescues.
