Priority to opening alternative roads to reconnect flood-hit areas
Summary
The government is prioritizing alternative roads, temporary ropeways and suspension bridges to reconnect flood-hit areas by mid-October. It is also rebuilding drinking water, health and education infrastructure while coordinating reconstruction through eight sectoral taskforces.
Key Points
- The government aims to restore flood-damaged road networks in affected areas by mid-October using alternative roads, ropeways and suspension bridges.
- Eight sectoral taskforces have been formed to speed up reconstruction of roads and bridges.
- Drinking water systems are expected to be restored by mid-December, along with health, education and other infrastructure.
- Officials urged local representatives and NGOs to coordinate closely to avoid duplication and ensure all flood victims are counted.
