Post-disaster reconstruction and recovery government’s priority: Minister Pun

Myagdi: Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahabir Pun arrived in Myagdi today to observe the loss and damage caused by the monsoon-induced disaster.

Minister Pun has come here for an on-site inspection of the damage caused by the flood and landslide in the Kaligandaki River following the rain that occurred from September 24-27.

“I have come to the centers of all six local governments in Myagdi to inspect the damage caused by the disaster, meet with those affected, and discuss matters related to reconstruction and rehabilitation,” Minister Pun said. “We have declared all six local governments in Magdi as disaster-affected areas, prioritizing the reconstruction of damaged physical structures and the rehabilitation of those who have lost their homes due to the flood and landslide.”

Minister Pun said the government is focused on post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation. He said that based on the on-site inspection, the expectations of those affected, and suggestions from concerned parties, they will prepare a work plan for reconstruction and rehabilitation and proceed accordingly.

According to initial reports, the Beni-Jomsom road section alone has suffered damages of around Rs 800 to 900 million.

The Beni-Darbang road section has sustained about Rs 80 million in damages.

In Beni, the administrative building, water supply structures have been damaged for roughly Rs 80 to 100 million, while electrical structures have incurred about Rs 25 million in damage, the authorities said.

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