PM Shah urged for rescue, relief, rehabilitation of Rolpa landslides victims
Summary
People’s representatives from Rolpa have urged Prime Minister Balendra Shah to intensify rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts after deadly landslides and floods hit the district. Shah said state agencies were mobilized and relief instructions had already been issued.
Key Points
- Former minister Barsha Man Pun and other representatives met PM Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar over the damage caused by landslides and floods in Rolpa.
- They urged search and rescue for the missing, free treatment for the injured, compensation for affected families, shelter for the homeless, and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
- Pun also asked for a standby rescue team and a helicopter because of Rolpa’s difficult geography.
- PM Shah said state agencies were already mobilized for rescue and relief and promised reconstruction and restoration of public services.
