PM Shah pledges support to flood-affected citizens
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says the government has mobilised all resources for search, rescue and relief after the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa. He pledged free treatment for the injured, emergency medical support and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
Key Points
- The government has deployed the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police for rescue operations after the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
- Balendra Shah said 100 beds have been reserved at Bir Hospital and the National Trauma Centre for free treatment of the injured.
- Medical teams, ambulances and supplies from Nepal Scouts, the World Health Organisation and other agencies have been sent to the affected areas.
- The government plans to provide food, clean water, medicines, temporary shelter and later rebuild roads, bridges and other damaged infrastructure.
