Nepal on high alert as monsoon intensifies across the country
Summary
Nepal is on high alert as the monsoon intensifies, with government agencies and security forces mobilizing resources and setting up response bases to handle potential floods, landslides, and other disasters.
Key Points
- A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified monsoon rainfall across Nepal starting June 19.
- The Armed Police Force has established 54 temporary monsoon response bases and maintains 16 permanent disaster management units in high-risk areas.
- Nepali Army has initiated a three-phase disaster preparedness plan including pre-deployment of troops, equipment, and air rescue assets.
- Since mid-April, 27 people have died in disaster-related incidents including floods, storms, landslides, and heavy rainfall.
