Nepal’s Infrastructure Minister announces a government plan to restore infrastructure damaged by the Bhotekoshi floods and to map a long-term resettlement strategy for communities at risk of future disasters.

Local units will retain autonomy while ongoing verification of landless squatters seeks to allocate land and financial aid, with plans to develop parks and open spaces on cleared settlement sites.

Nearly 8,700 affected households (about 39,000 people) remain in 39 holding centers, with temporary housing plans extended beyond an initial 15-day target and ongoing provision of Rs 15,000 monthly housing support plus Rs 2,000 per extra family member, along with temporary capsule homes.

Officials and representatives from 15 local levels across disaster-affected districts plus members of the House of Representatives attended the discussions.

Compensation arrangements for hydropower damages and private property will draw on PDNA estimates, with possible insurance claims considered for losses.

Damaged road networks are hindering relief and reconstruction; local leaders pressed for rapid reopening of roads.

Prime Minister discussions focused on immediate construction of a temporary pipe diversion and a Bailey bridge to reconnect communities and the provincial hospital across the Trishuli River.

Intra-party tensions are being treated as normal, with a clear separation of roles and no current talks on speaker or vice-chair appointments; officials promise open communication and expedited action.

The floods left at least 1,384 dead and more than 4,000 missing, with widespread damage to roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other critical infrastructure.

Prime Minister Shah pledged coordinated action across federal, provincial, and local levels to accelerate infrastructure rebuilding.

Reconstruction will be led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, with a PDNA-led needs assessment within a month to mobilize resources and reforms to ensure automatic disaster payments and minimize delays.

Experts acknowledge past missteps from the 2015 earthquake and commit to a more scientific approach to resettlement to avoid ineffective integrated settlements.