PM Shah promises safe housing, care for elderly flood victims
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says the government is providing temporary shelter, healthcare, relief and psychosocial support to elderly people affected by the floods. He has pledged safe, permanent housing for the victims as soon as possible and urged restraint toward grieving families.
Key Points
- The government is providing temporary shelter, healthcare, relief and other assistance to elderly flood victims.
- Seven elderly residents from the Devighat Senior Citizens Protection and Study Foundation are staying at Nepal Senior Care in Kathmandu, while 17 others are sheltered at the Krishnapranami Temple in Nuwakot.
- The government has arranged wheelchairs, walkers, health checkups and psychosocial counseling for the affected seniors.
- Balendra Shah promised to make the temporary arrangements as brief as possible and ensure permanent housing soon.