PM Shah tells Parliament: No rest while fighting Bhotekoshi disaster
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah told Parliament the government is working day and night to respond to the devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood in Rasuwa. Fifteen local levels have been declared disaster-affected for three months, and injured people will receive free emergency treatment.
Key Points
- Shah said the government cannot afford to rest while thousands are affected by the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
- He outlined a minute-by-minute government response, including alerts, emergency meetings and helicopter rescue deployments.
- Fifteen local levels have been declared disaster-affected for three months, with financial aid promised to families of the dead.
- Free emergency treatment has been ordered for the injured, while work continues to restore electricity, telecom, roads and drinking water.
