Parliamentary Committee Discusses Devastating Flood Damage in Bhote Koshi
Summary
Parliament’s Finance Committee has sharply criticized the government’s disaster response after the devastating Bhote Koshi flood caused heavy damage in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. MPs accused authorities of delays, weak rescue efforts, unsafe relief camps, and poor coordination in searching for the missing and supporting affected families.
Key Points
- The House Finance Committee held a discussion with the Ministry of Finance, the National Planning Commission, and the disaster management authority over flood damage in Bhote Koshi.
- MPs criticized the government for delayed warnings, weak rescue efforts, unsafe holding centers, and poor relief distribution after the flood.
- Several lawmakers demanded direct cash support to victims, better handling of missing persons, and improved rescue operations for workers trapped in hydropower tunnels.
- Officials said the government has launched an economic revival package and mobilized funds, while the disaster authority admitted legal and institutional limitations.
