Rasuwa Flood: NAIMA Voices Support for Affected Communities

The Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has expressed its support for communities devastated by the severe flash flood that struck the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on Wednesday morning.

The flood tore through Timure, Syafrubesi and the Rasuwagadhi area, and preliminary reports point to significant losses to both infrastructure and public and private property. The disaster has caused widespread destruction across the region, with the human and economic toll still being counted.

The Scale of the Damage

Early assessments indicate that roads and bridges, electricity and communication infrastructure, vehicles, market areas and hydropower projects have all been affected. Government and security facilities have not been spared either, with damage reported to the Area Police Office in Timure, the Syafrubesi Police Post and the Rasuwagadhi Police Post.

The full extent of the destruction has yet to be established as authorities continue assessment and rescue operations. NAIMA cautioned that the human, physical and economic losses could climb higher as more details emerge from the affected areas.

NAIMA's Statement of Solidarity

The association expressed its solidarity with affected residents, families, businesses, security personnel and local communities. It also commended the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepali Army, local administration and all other rescue personnel involved in the ongoing search, rescue and relief operations, work being carried out under difficult and dangerous conditions.

NAIMA further urged residents in areas connected to the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan, to remain alert and follow all safety instructions issued by the authorities.

Coordination on Relief and Rehabilitation

Looking ahead, the association said it stands ready to coordinate with government and security agencies in relief and rehabilitation efforts for the communities affected by the disaster. It's a signal that the auto sector, itself among those hit by the flood, intends to be part of the broader recovery rather than focused solely on its own losses.

As search and rescue operations continue across the affected corridor, the priority remains the safety and recovery of those impacted.