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Summary
Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina says rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts continue in the Bhotekoshi flood-affected areas, where schools and hospitals are being used as temporary shelters and key services are being restored. He says the government has mobilized all state mechanisms while appealing for credible information and international support as Nepal faces worsening climate-related disasters.
Key Points
- Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina says rescue and relief operations began immediately after the Bhotekoshi River flood and continued even into the tenth day.
- Schools and hospitals are being used as temporary shelters while the government plans longer-term accommodation and rehabilitation for displaced people.
- Electricity and communication services have largely been restored, though some affected areas in Nuwakot and Rasuwa still face disruptions.
- He says the government is monitoring the crisis closely and has called for international support as climate change worsens disaster risks in Nepal.
