KATHMANDU: Plans to reopen the BP Highway, which has been closed owing to recent natural disasters like floods and landslides, have been announced by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. He promised that plans would be developed, including appropriate diversion, to enable vehicle movement within the next week after inspecting the impacted regions in Khurkot, Sindhuli.
Heavy rains have severely damaged the roadway, but the Nepali Army and the road administration are willing to cooperate to temporarily reopen it. Reiterating the government's promise to reopening access, Minister Lekhak said, "There has been extensive damage on the BP Highway, but we will make arrangements for vehicle passage with diversions within a week."
He emphasized the need to address the repercussions of the disaster and asked for everyone's assistance in order to swiftly get over the challenges brought about by the situation. Now is the time to focus on solutions rather than problems. He said, "The government is here to protect everyone," highlighting the need to work together to address the accident's aftermath.
By saying, "This issue transcends politics; there are no sides or opposition in our response," the Home Minister emphasized that it transcends political bounds. His words reflect a desire for a cohesive strategy in handling the crisis and its repercussions on affected areas.
Minister Lekhak asked municipalities to swiftly submit beneficiary details so that those affected might receive urgent help. In three days, he said, the government would give impacted people relief of between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000, along with an extra Rs. 25,000 as the first payment toward the construction of temporary homes.
A monitoring team has been sent to Sindhuli, Sindhupalchok, and Lalitpur to evaluate the effects of flooding and landslides in tandem with Minister Lekhak's efforts. Ashokraj Sigdel, the Chief of Army Staff, Manbir Rai, the Minister of Defense, and Devendra Dahal, the Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, comprise this team.
As the impacted families heal from the tragedy, the government wants to make sure they get prompt help and aid. The necessity of acting quickly in disaster management to lessen the negative consequences on communities is shown by this coordinated reaction.
Home Minister Lekhak earlier visited the afflicted areas in the Godavari region, specifically Kavrepalanchowk and Lalitpur, reaffirming the government's resolve to identify and address the needs of those affected by natural disasters.
All things considered, the government's initiative in reopening the BP Highway and offering financial assistance demonstrates its commitment to aiding individuals affected by the recent tragedies and encouraging cooperation and solidarity in the recovery process.
