Kathmandu, July 10: Legislators have called for prompt rescue and relief assistance for those in need, along with rehabilitation, in the aftermath of the devastating flood from the Lhende Stream in Rasuwa on Tuesday morning.
During a meeting of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee of the National Assembly today, they echoed the urgent need for an effective government response. They urged the implementation of comprehensive disaster response policies that address both emergency needs and long-term recovery, focusing on preparedness and post-disaster rehabilitation.
Committee President Maya Prasad Sharma stressed the importance of timely implementation of relief, rescue, rehabilitation, and reconstruction measures in the wake of the disaster.
Lawmakers Padam Pariyar, Rukmini Koirala, Madan Kumari Shah (Garima), Shree Krishna Adhikari, Nar Bahadur Bista, Renu Chand, and Sumitra BC were among those who insisted on the government to ensure timely delivery of relief to the survivors. They also advised the government to focus on disaster risk and loss mitigation, as well as effective management of post-disaster situation. “Effective disaster preparedness is warranted,” they argued.
Binod Parajuli, flood expert from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, informed the meeting that satellite data suggests the flood was likely caused by a supraglacial lake outburst in China.
