PM Shah Briefs Parliament on Rasuwa Flood Response: Full Government Resources Mobilized for Rescue and Reconstruction

Sep 02, 2026 02:30 PM Merolagani



Prime Minister Balen Shah briefed the House of Representatives on Wednesday regarding the government's ongoing rescue and relief operations following the devastating August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi River, Rasuwa district.

Addressing parliament, Prime Minister Shah stated that the government has mobilized all available resources to manage the disaster. A meeting of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management was convened immediately on the day of the floods to direct agencies toward expedited search and rescue operations, utilizing Nepal Army and private helicopters through the Monsoon Response Command Post.

Financial allocations have been disbursed directly to the relief funds of affected areas, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot receiving Rs 10 million each, and Dhading receiving an additional Rs 5 million. Citing ongoing risks, the government strongly advised the public to avoid traveling along the Galchhi-Nuwakot-Syafrubesi (Rasuwa) and Mugling-Narayangadh road sections. Local administrations have been instructed to prioritize citizen safety by halting movement in vulnerable zones.

Cabinet decisions finalized on August 24 include free medical treatment for the injured, provisions for temporary food and shelter, and financial assistance for the families of the deceased. Ministries have been directed to restore blocked infrastructure, including roads, electricity, drinking water, and telecommunications. Furthermore, affected local levels have been officially declared disaster-hit areas for a three-month period.

The Prime Minister emphasized active coordination with provincial and local authorities, noting discussions held with the Chief Minister of Bagmati Province to streamline disaster management and relief distribution. The Finance Ministry has been tasked with resource management for the reconstruction of damaged public structures, with the government calling for nationwide cooperation.



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