Rasuwa flood: Where the government’s response falls short of victims’ questions
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed questions in the House of Representatives over the Rasuwa Bhotekoshi flood, defending the government’s rescue efforts and warning system. Families of the missing and trapped, however, say delays, preparedness gaps and poor communication remain unanswered.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah explained the difficulties in rescuing people trapped by mud, silt and debris inside hydropower tunnels after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
- Victims’ families questioned the effectiveness and timeliness of early warnings, rescue mobilization and search operations.
- Shah said the government would continue searching for the missing, treating the injured and rehabilitating displaced families.
- The article says the disaster has exposed gaps between official claims and the reality faced by affected families.
