Bhotekoshi floods directly affected around 150,000 people: Health Ministry
Summary
Around 150,000 people have been directly affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, with residents of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading among the hardest hit. The Health Ministry says it is preparing a rehabilitation master plan and pushing for climate-resilient health infrastructure after the disaster.
Key Points
- The Health Ministry estimates that around 150,000 people were directly affected by the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Residents of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and other districts were among those impacted.
- Health Ministry Secretary Dr Bikash Devkota said the disaster exposed the need for climate-resilient health facilities and infrastructure.
- Twenty-five flood evacuees in holding centers developed diarrhea, but no other serious health problems have been reported so far.
