Prime Minister Shah urges caution and advises against non-essential travel
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged people to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rainfall, floods and landslides continue to disrupt roads, power supply and transportation across Nepal. The government says rescue, shelter and emergency medical arrangements are underway, while warning against misinformation and black marketeering during the crisis.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged the public to remain cautious and avoid non-essential travel amid heavy rainfall and disaster risks across the country.
- The government has mobilized disaster response agencies, suspended night-time transport in some areas, closed schools and arranged free medical treatment and temporary shelter for affected families.
- Floods and landslides have damaged highways, bridges, hydropower projects and drinking water systems, while more than 1,000 MW of electricity supply has been disrupted.
- Rising river levels have also affected cross-border movement at Gaddachauki and caused crop damage in several farming areas.
