National Assembly: Panta stresses on disaster preparedness to mitigate losses
Summary
Kamala Panta urged stronger disaster preparedness, early warning systems and risk reduction measures in the National Assembly to address growing climate-related threats in Nepal’s mountains, glacier lakes, river systems and settlements. She also called for better protection of vulnerable groups and improved monitoring of flood-prone and high-risk areas.
Key Points
- Kamala Panta pressed for stronger disaster preparedness and pre-warning systems to reduce climate-related losses.
- She said mountains are vital to Nepal’s water, agriculture, hydropower and livelihoods, and warned of rising risks from climate change.
- She called for better protection of women, children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities during disasters.
- She also urged improved monitoring of flood-prone settlements, schools and health institutions, and a research center on mountain climate change and glacier lakes.
