Nuwakot flood victims form struggle committee to pressure federal government for help
Summary
Flood victims from Nuwakot and Rasuwa have formed a 33-member struggle committee to pressure the federal government to decide on their resettlement after the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood. Many displaced families remain in holding centres or rented rooms as officials say a decision will be taken within a week after Tihar.
Key Points
- Flood victims from 10 wards of Bidur Municipality and nearby local units formed a 33-member struggle committee to press the federal government for a resettlement decision.
- Displaced families say the delay has forced some to send relatives to Kathmandu or move into rented rooms because they cannot remain in holding centres indefinitely.
- Local governments have already submitted victim and loss details, but they lack the authority to finalize resettlement plans.
- Dharma Raj Uprety of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said relief has been ensured and the resettlement decision will be made after Tihar.
