Prime Minister Balendra Shah vows ‘courage and resolve’ as government faces mounting pressure over Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the government to confront the Bhotekoshi flood disaster with courage and resolve as rescue and relief operations intensify across northern Nepal. The floods have devastated communities in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, with the death toll rising to 1,127 and thousands still missing.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah told parliament the Bhotekoshi floods are a national calamity and said the government must respond with courage and resolve.
- The cabinet ordered accelerated search, rescue and relief operations, declared affected municipalities crisis-hit areas for three months, and approved assistance for victims' families.
- Helicopters, security agencies and hospitals were mobilized, while authorities worked to restore electricity, transport and water supplies in affected areas.
- Police said the flood death toll has reached 1,127, with 6,541 people rescued and 4,858 still reported missing.
