KMC steps up monitoring of vulnerable areas and schools amid regular rainfall
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has stepped up monitoring of vulnerable areas and schools as regular rainfall raises the risk of floods and inundation. The city has activated disaster preparedness measures, kept rescue teams and ambulances on standby, and asked departments to coordinate response efforts.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City has intensified monitoring of vulnerable areas and schools after regular rainfall began in the Kathmandu Valley.
- The Education Department can assess schools in risky areas and suspend classes if needed to protect children from flooding and waterlogging.
- The Metropolitan Disaster Management Committee has activated preparedness and response mechanisms, including coordination with security agencies, the Red Cross and other organisations.
- The city has also arranged rescue teams, standby ambulances, drainage cleaning, public alerts, and holding centres for possible evacuations.
