Government Halts Flood Rescue, Focuses on Reconstruction

Kathmandu. The government has decided to halt the search and rescue phase following the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood for now, except for essential activities.

The 21st meeting of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, decided to direct the relevant bodies to intensify reconstruction and rehabilitation work while continuing essential search operations.