Flood Devastates Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading; Health Services Severely Impacted
Summary
A flood in BhoteKoshi has devastated parts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading, damaging health posts, disrupting basic services, and putting people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, and children at serious risk. Health officials and experts warn that shortages of medicines, unsafe water, and weak long-term planning could worsen disease and mental health problems.
Key Points
- Flood damage in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading has destroyed several health posts and disrupted access to basic care.
- People with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, newborns, and other vulnerable groups face urgent risks due to medicine shortages, unsafe water, and poor shelter conditions.
- The Ministry of Health says emergency teams, vaccines, tuberculosis medicines, and psychosocial services have been mobilized, but experts say long-term planning is still lacking.
- Health workers warn of rising threats from diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, and mental stress in the affected areas.
