Don’t Let Accessibility Decide Who Gets Relief
Summary
Relief distribution in flood-hit Nuwakot and Rasuwa must be coordinated so aid reaches remote communities instead of piling up in accessible places like Bidur. The death toll from the Bhotekoshi River ice flood has reached 1,355, with thousands still missing and major rescue and treatment operations underway.
Key Points
- Relief in flood-hit Nuwakot and Rasuwa should be distributed based on need, not convenience or accessibility.
- Bidur, as the district headquarters of Nuwakot, may have received supplies faster, but that should not be mistaken for adequate assistance across the affected areas.
- According to the NDRRMA, the ice flood in the Bhotekoshi River has left 1,355 dead, around 5,000 missing, and 13,396 rescued.
- Authorities are urged to coordinate local governments, security agencies and relief organizations to track needs and deliver aid to remote settlements.
