Frankfurt (Germany), 29 August (LaPresse) – The reconstruction of Nepal could cost a total of “billions of dollars”. This was stated by the Nepalese Foreign Minister, Shisir Khanal, at a press conference, as reported by local media. As well as sweeping away homes, the flooding has destroyed vital infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Hydroelectric power stations have also been affected: these satellite images appear to show an industrial site reduced to virtually nothing. Khanal stated that, at present, Nepal does not require external assistance for routine search and rescue operations, but lacks the specialist expertise and technology required for a number of critical tasks. Among these, he cited the restoration of destroyed bridges and transport links, the rescue of people trapped in tunnels, the identification of victims and missing persons, the carrying out of DNA tests, and the long-term preservation of bodies. Nepal has therefore requested specialised services and technical support from several countries.
Nepal, Kathmandu: “Reconstruction will cost billions of dollars”
Frankfurt (Germany), 29 August (LaPresse) – The reconstruction of Nepal could cost a total of “billions of dollars”. This was stated by the Nepalese Foreign Minister, Shisir Khanal, at a press conference, as reported by local media. As well as sweeping away homes, the flooding has destroyed vital infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Hydroelectric power stations have also been affected: these satellite images appear to show an industrial site reduced to virtually nothing. Khanal stated that, at present, Nepal does not require external assistance for routine search and rescue operations, but lacks the specialist expertise and technology required for a number of critical tasks. Among these, he cited the restoration of destroyed bridges and transport links, the rescue of people trapped in tunnels, the identification of victims and missing persons, the carrying out of DNA tests, and the long-term preservation of bodies. Nepal has therefore requested specialised services and technical support from several countries.