Govt steps up relief, restoration efforts after floods, landslides
Summary
The government has intensified relief and restoration work after floods, landslides and other rain-related disasters killed 27 people and damaged roads, hydropower projects and homes across the country. Major highways and transmission lines are being repaired, while thousands of displaced residents have been moved to safer locations.
Key Points
- Twenty-seven people have died and four remain missing since September 24 in rain-related disasters that have affected 1,065 families.
- Government agencies have repaired and reopened 125 of 147 damaged highway and road locations, while work continues on key routes such as the BP Highway and Kaligandaki Corridor.
- Floods have disrupted 1,013.2 MW of electricity supply, damaged transmission lines and affected hydropower plants, with some projects already back online.
- Thousands of people in Chitwan, Saptakoshi, Sarlahi, Rautahat and other areas have been relocated to safer places and relief arrangements are being made.
