The residents of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, recently devastated by sudden flooding, received much-needed financial aid today. Each affected household was provided with Rs 50,000 by local authorities and an additional Rs 15,000 from the District Disaster Rescue Committee.
Defense Minister Man Bir Rai visited the flood-affected area, accompanied by Sonam Sherpa, Chairperson of the Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the federal parliament. Both officials instructed local authorities to intensify rescue and relief efforts to support the victims effectively.
The flash flood, which swept through the Thame rivulet, caused extensive damage, destroying 20 houses, including a hotel, a clinic, and a school building. The entire village now lies buried under debris. The disaster displaced a total of 100 residents.
Chairperson Sherpa emphasized the urgency of resettling the displaced families and has alerted the National Disaster Reduction and Management Authority to take immediate action. Meanwhile, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and local representatives are actively engaged in assisting those in need.
The flood also damaged a bridge and cut off a popular trekking route, located 7 km from the ‘Three Pass’ trail leading to Namche. Local residents suspect that one of the four nearby glacial lakes may have burst, triggering the flash flood.
Lawmaker Sherpa underscored the need for all three levels of government to collaborate closely to ensure the safe relocation of the affected population.
