Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel Discusses Relief Efforts for Flood and Landslide Victims
Summary
Government ministries are coordinating relief, rescue, and rehabilitation for people affected by floods and landslides, with temporary housing, free health services, and relocation plans underway. Children who lost parents or guardians will be sent to residential schools on full scholarships, while damaged schools are being supported with temporary learning centers.
Key Points
- Various ministries are working on relief, rescue, and rehabilitation for citizens affected by floods and landslides.
- Homeless flood victims are being kept in holding centers while temporary housing and relocation land are arranged.
- The Ministry of Education is coordinating with local units in Nuwakot and Rasuwa and will fully support children who lost parents or guardians.
- Temporary learning centers have been started for damaged schools, and the government is also addressing the repatriation of bodies of Nepali workers who died abroad.