Rights groups urge time-bound plan for flood victims’ rehabilitation
Summary
Rights groups have urged the government to launch an immediate, time-bound rehabilitation plan for flood victims in the Bhotekoshi, Kaligandaki and Budhi Gandaki river areas. They want updated loss records, safer housing, livelihood support, and stronger disaster preparedness and early warning systems.
Key Points
- A coalition of six rights organisations has called for an immediate and concrete rehabilitation programme for victims of recent floods in the Bhotekoshi, Kaligandaki and Budhi Gandaki rivers.
- The groups want the government to improve coordination, update records of deaths and losses, and provide housing, livelihood, education, healthcare and psychosocial support.
- They also demanded special protection for vulnerable groups and an integrated Bhotekoshi recovery plan with deadlines, budgets and responsibilities.
- The appeal signed by six rights leaders also asked for an independent study of the floods and reforms to reduce future disaster risks.
