MP Lima Adhikari Criticizes Government's Weakness in Rasuwa Flood Rescue
Summary
MP Lima Adhikari has criticized the government's weak coordination and preparedness in the Rasuwa flood rescue, saying many lives could have been saved if hydropower resources and technical teams had been mobilized earlier. She also called for better rehabilitation plans, safer temporary shelters, and a modern emergency mobile alert system.
Key Points
- MP Lima Adhikari said the government's weakness was evident in the rescue and relief response after the Rasuwa flood.
- She said poor coordination between government bodies and hydropower project operators contributed to preventable loss of life, especially for people trapped in tunnels.
- Adhikari urged temporary rental housing and safer rehabilitation arrangements for flood victims, warning about risks in holding centers.
- She called for modernization of the disaster early-warning system, including a mobile alert system with green, yellow, and red risk signals.
