Parliamentary Committee Expresses Concern Over Budhi Gandaki Flood Damage

Kathmandu. The 'Parliamentary Special Committee on Impact of Climate Change on Himalayas, Climate Justice and BhoteKoshi-Trishuli Disaster' has expressed concern over the damage caused by the sudden flood in the Budhi Gandaki river in the Chumanubri, Dharche, and Arughat areas of Gorkha. The committee's statement, issued today by its chairman Ganesh Parajuli, mentioned that the damage to physical structures and the news of some individuals going missing due to the flood have further worried them. The committee expressed sympathy towards the affected families and urged the concerned bodies to further intensify search and rescue operations.

The committee has urged the government to immediately arrange for safe temporary shelters, clean drinking water, food, clothing, and medical treatment for the affected families. It has been requested to provide assistance by prioritizing the condition of children, the elderly, pregnant women, disabled individuals, and the sick, and to immediately assess the condition of roads, bridges, electricity, communication, and drinking water services damaged by the flood and intensify the operation of alternative access and services.