Monsoon Response Command Post Makes Key Decisions Based on Weather Bulletin
Summary
The Monsoon Response Command Post has made key decisions to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential floods and landslides in various provinces of Nepal on August 18-19, urging caution and readiness among security agencies and local authorities.
Key Points
- The Monsoon Response Command Post met and decided actions based on a special weather bulletin predicting very heavy rainfall.
- Heavy rainfall is expected in specified hilly and terai regions including Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces on August 18 and 19.
- District Security Committees are instructed to stop vehicular movement at night in high-risk districts due to flood and landslide risks.
- All stakeholders, including security agencies, local bodies, and volunteers, have been urged to prepare for disaster response and relocate people living in risky areas.