Lawmakers call for stronger disaster preparedness, emergency response
Summary
Lawmakers have called on the government to strengthen disaster preparedness as a new monsoon system threatens heavy rainfall, floods and landslides across the country. They also urged improvements in emergency healthcare and demanded action over alleged misuse of official authority in Kanchanpur.
Key Points
- Lawmakers urged the government to prepare a concrete response plan for heavy rain, floods and landslides linked to the incoming monsoon system.
- RSP lawmaker Dhananjaya Regmi said people in hilly areas should be warned about early landslide signs and evacuated when necessary.
- Gyanendra Singh Mahata called for a review of emergency health rescue laws and procedures so citizens can access treatment during emergencies.
- Tika Sangraula demanded an investigation into an audio recording and action over alleged intimidation by a customs officer in Kanchanpur.
