Govt steps up shelter plan for Bhotekoshi victims
Summary
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has invited proposals to build transitional shelters for families displaced by the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The government is also planning longer-term resettlement for households that cannot safely return to their original settlements.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has called on partner organisations to propose transitional shelters for flood-displaced families in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The government is shifting from emergency response to recovery and rehabilitation, with temporary housing and reconstruction now being prioritised.
- As of October 5, 1,085 displaced people were still staying in 17 holding centres across the affected districts.
- A government committee has identified 277 plots in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading for possible resettlement and recommends integrated settlements with basic services.
