Citizens afflicted by disaster are in need of state's support: President Paudel
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the state to provide support, reassurance, and effective relief to victims of the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. He said search, rescue, reconstruction, and rehabilitation efforts must continue with dignity, accurate information, and special care for vulnerable groups.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel said flood-affected citizens in Rasuwa and Nuwakot need immediate state support and reassurance after losing homes, relatives, and livelihoods.
- He urged the government and relevant bodies to treat victims’ complaints and demands as signals for solutions, not criticism, and to continue search and rescue operations.
- Paudel called for food, clean water, safe shelter, medical care, and psychosocial support for survivors, with special attention to children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women.
- He linked the disaster to worsening Himalayan environmental conditions and rising global temperatures, calling for climate justice and international support.
