Nepal Transport Federation Urges Caution Amidst Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks

Summary

The Federation of National Transport Entrepreneurs of Nepal has urged people to avoid long-distance and night travel from Ashoj 8 to 12 amid heightened flood and landslide risks. It has also asked transport operators to check road and weather updates before running vehicles and to keep emergency equipment ready.

Key Points
  • The Federation of National Transport Entrepreneurs of Nepal has appealed for caution against long-distance and night travel during a high disaster-risk period from Ashoj 8 to 12.
  • Transport entrepreneurs and drivers have been instructed to check road and weather conditions before operating passenger and cargo vehicles.
  • The Federation urged coordination with local and security agencies and asked emergency equipment such as dozers and excavators to be ready in risky areas.
  • It also shared hotline numbers for rain, flood, and disaster assistance and asked the public to follow official forecasts and warnings.
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