President Paudel reminds govt to speed up reconstruction, rehabilitation
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the government to intensify rehabilitation and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi flash flood, including better management of displaced people and faster road restoration. He also called for international support for major infrastructure rebuilding and compensation for climate-change-related losses and damage.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel has told the government to speed up rehabilitation and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi flash flood.
- He stressed the need to manage flood-hit people in relief camps, restore transport links, and prepare short-, medium- and long-term rebuilding plans.
- Paudel said Nepal should raise the issue of compensation for climate change-related loss and damage in international forums.
- Ministers said work was underway to arrange temporary settlements and restore road transport before Dashain.
