Floods and Landslides in Nepal Worsen Woes of a Nation in Flux

Aftermath of deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal

The government has clarified that it will not use force or bulldozers to remove landless (sukumbasi) settlements along riverbanks. Speaking at a press conference in Singha Durbar, Minister Sasmita Pokharel said the focus is on safely relocating people rather than evicting them. Authorities plan to move residents from flood-prone areas to safer locations, especially in places where past floods have put lives at risk. The government also emphasized its commitment to long-term solutions for landles