Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra “Balen” Shah issued a national appeal calling for solidarity and patience following severe flash floods caused by overflowing river systems along the Tibet-Nepal border. The floods killed at least 98 people in the Rasuwa district and caused widespread damage along the Bhote Koshi River basin.
Key Announcements & Government Response
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National Call for Patience: Addressing the country, PM Balen Shah assured citizens that the state is taking full responsibility for rescue operations, medical care, food, and temporary shelter.
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Active Military & Aerial Operations: Over 250 stranded civilians have been airlifted by the Nepali Army using search-and-rescue helicopters, with injured individuals transported directly to Kathmandu for emergency treatment.
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Medical Readiness: The government reserved 100 dedicated hospital beds at Bir Hospital and the National Trauma Center in Kathmandu for flood victims, alongside emergency medical teams dispatched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Nepal Scouts.
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Infrastructure Reconstruction: The Cabinet and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority held emergency sessions to prioritize rebuilding washed-out bridges, power supplies, and transport routes along the Bhote Koshi valley.
