Extreme weather amplifies losses amid weak disaster response
Summary
Extreme and unpredictable weather events in Nepal's Koshi Province have caused significant loss of life and property, amid inadequate disaster preparedness and response from government bodies.
Key Points
- Extreme weather events such as storms, floods, and landslides have caused significant casualties and damage in Koshi Province recently.
- Between fiscal years 2022/23 and May 2026, 203 people died and 374 were injured due to disasters in Koshi Province, with floods and landslides causing the highest fatalities.
- Economic losses from disasters include damage to agriculture, livestock, infrastructure, and hydropower projects amounting to billions of rupees.
- Government disaster preparedness and risk reduction measures in Koshi Province are inadequate, focusing more on relief after incidents rather than effective prevention and early warning.
