Relocate Flood Victims
Summary
The Bhotekoshi flash flood has displaced 32,963 people across five districts and caused heavy damage to homes, farmland and property. The government will provide flash flood victim families monthly compensation of Rs. 15,000, with temporary housing available for those who do not take the cash aid.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flash flood affected five districts — Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan — and displaced 32,963 people.
- The Cabinet decided to give flash flood victim families Rs. 15,000 per month for housing and basic expenses, with extra support for larger families.
- Nuwakot suffered the worst damage, with 3,977 houses destroyed, and total private property losses are estimated at Rs. 63.08 billion.
- The article also links the disaster to climate change and says Prime Minister Balendra Shah plans to raise climate justice and compensation at the UN General Assembly.
