Security personnel were deployed for search, rescue, and relief operations as soon as the disaster struck: PM Shah
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said security personnel were deployed immediately after the Bhotekoshi River flood on August 26, with rescue, treatment, and relief operations launched within minutes. The government also decided to declare 15 local levels disaster-affected areas and provide urgent assistance to victims and injured residents.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the House of Representatives that security forces were deployed right after the Bhotekoshi River flood hit on August 26.
- He said district authorities, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, and security agencies coordinated rescue and evacuation measures within minutes of the disaster.
- The government decided to declare 15 local levels as disaster-affected areas for three months and provide immediate financial assistance to families of the deceased.
- Authorities also ordered free treatment for the injured and steps to restore electricity, telecommunications, roads, and drinking water quickly.
