Phased Plan Developed for Resettling Flood-Displaced Communities
From temporary camps to shelters and then to permanent homes: a timely plan has been unveiled for the resettlement of people displaced by floods. The devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi and lower Trishuli rivers in September have rendered thousands homeless. Currently, these individuals are forced to reside in temporary camps. To support the targeted communities, some local governments are working under the slogan “Shelter to Room, Room to Home,” aiming to gradually shift residents from temporary shelters to shelters, and eventually to permanent houses.
Local government officials have reported that the first phase, which involves relocating many residents from camps to shelters, is already underway. In this context, Niranjan Rajvanshi interviewed Rajan Shrestha, the chief of Vidur Municipality in Nuwakot district, one of the severely flood-affected areas, for “BBC Haatemalo.”
