Rasuwa Flood Victims Face Devastating Losses and Uncertain Futures
Summary
Flood victims in Rasuwa are facing missing relatives, destroyed homes, blocked roads and uncertainty about food, shelter and jobs. Schools, transport links and livelihoods have been severely disrupted after the Bhote Koshi flood and landslides.
Key Points
- Rasuwa flood victims are grappling with missing family members, destroyed homes and a lack of secure shelter.
- Students in flood-hit areas, including those preparing for the SEE, face an indefinite interruption to their education as schools remain closed and roads are cut off.
- Roads, bridges and transport links across Rasuwa and parts of Nuwakot have been washed away, worsening shortages of fuel, gas and daily necessities.
- Local residents say relief efforts have focused too narrowly on rice and lentils, while psychological support, housing and long-term rehabilitation remain largely unaddressed.
