Finance Minister coordinates rescue efforts after Rasuwa flood
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At a glance
- Nepal's Finance Minister is coordinating search and rescue operations after severe flooding in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa.
- The floods occurred following heavy rainfall in the Timure and Syafrubesi areas.
- The Ministry of Finance is working with customs officials and other agencies to manage the response.
Nepal's Finance Minister, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, is actively involved in coordinating search and rescue efforts following severe flooding in the Rasuwa district. The Bhote Koshi River experienced a massive flood after heavy rainfall inundated the Timure and Syafrubesi areas.
Minister Wagle, accompanied by Ministry Secretary Dr. Ghanshyam Upadhyay, Director General of the Department of Customs Yamalal Bhusal, and other senior ministry officials, is in communication with the Rasuwa Customs Office and its subordinate agencies. Their focus is on organizing and executing search and rescue operations, as well as other necessary response measures.
The flooding poses a significant challenge, and the coordinated effort aims to address the immediate needs of those affected by the disaster. The Ministry of Finance's involvement underscores the severity of the situation and the government's commitment to providing a swift and effective response.
Minister Wagle, along with ministry secretary Dr. Ghanshyam Upadhyay, Director General of the Department of Customs Yamalal Bhusal and senior officials of the ministryโs administration, are coordinating with the Customs Office and its subordinate agencies on search, rescue and other necessary response efforts.
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