Flood took his family and colleagues, duty keeps him going
Summary
Gosainkunda Rural Municipality Chairman Kaisang Nurpu Tamang lost nine members of his in-laws’ family and 30 colleagues in the Bhotekoshi flood, but has continued leading rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts. He has urged the federal government to fund funerals, reopen roads, relocate displaced families and provide psychological and livelihood support.
Key Points
- Gosainkunda Rural Municipality Chairman Kaisang Nurpu Tamang lost nine in-laws and 30 colleagues in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood, with 545 people across the municipality still missing.
- Despite the personal loss, Tamang has kept municipal work running from a temporary office in Dhunche while prioritizing rescue, relief and road access.
- He has asked the federal government to cover funeral and ritual costs, relocate displaced families before winter, and speed up spending procedures for the Rs 20 million aid package.
- The disaster destroyed much of Timure and Syafrubesi, disrupted border-area jobs and businesses, and left survivors in need of counselling, shelter and income opportunities.
