'Govt makes arrangement of search, rescue and treatment in coordination with state mechanisms'
Summary
The government has intensified search, rescue and medical treatment efforts after the Bhotekoshi flood, coordinating with the Nepal Army, disaster authorities, hospitals and health agencies. Relief supplies, emergency funding, and outbreak-prevention measures have also been deployed in the affected districts.
Key Points
- The government began coordinated rescue and monitoring operations immediately after the Bhotekoshi flood through army, disaster management and Prime Minister’s Office mechanisms.
- Injured people were transported to Kathmandu, with 100 beds reserved at National Trauma Centre and Bir Hospital and other major hospitals kept on standby.
- Thousands of security personnel were mobilized, 11,993 people were rescued, and emergency relief materials were sent to affected districts.
- Authorities are also working to prevent disease outbreaks and provide counseling, treatment and surveillance support in flood-hit areas.
