Gagan Thapa Visits Flood-Affected Areas, Highlights Need for Government Leadership and Community Support
Summary
Gagan Thapa visited flood- and landslide-hit villages in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, urging the federal government to lead coordinated relief efforts. He said affected communities need more than food aid, including sanitation, medicine, hygiene items, and temporary classrooms for children.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa visited affected villages in Nuwakot and Rasuwa to assess conditions after floods and landslides.
- He called for strong government leadership and coordination among all three tiers of government in the relief effort.
- Thapa said relief must include toilets, medicine, hygiene supplies, and temporary classrooms, not just rice and lentils.
- He praised local representatives and leaders for rescue and management work despite limited central government support.
