Armed Police Force Establishes 54 Temporary Monsoon Response Bases Across Nepal
Summary
The Armed Police Force has set up 54 temporary monsoon response bases across Nepal to respond swiftly to monsoon-related disasters, with over 8,000 personnel on standby and specialized equipment ready.
Key Points
- Armed Police Force has established 54 temporary monsoon response bases across Nepal for disaster management.
- Six bases are set up in Koshi, 11 in Madhesh, 16 in Bagmati, four in Gandaki, seven in Lumbini, two in Karnali, and eight in Sudurpashchim Province.
- Permanent bases exist in 16 locations including Dhankuta, Sunsari, Bara, and others, staffed year-round.
- 8,180 Armed Police personnel are on 24-hour standby with 82 raft boats, 53 motor boats, and trained divers ready for flood and inundation rescue.
