Rotary Inter-City Meeting calls for stronger preparedness against Himalayan floods
Summary
Experts at a Rotary Inter-City Meeting in Kathmandu urged stronger disaster preparedness, better early warning systems and more investment in risk reduction to tackle growing flood risks in Nepal’s Himalayan region. The discussion focused on the 2026 Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi floods and the challenges of rescue, communication and evacuation in remote mountain areas.
Key Points
- Experts called for stronger preparedness, timely early warning systems and greater investment in risk reduction for Himalayan flood risks in Nepal.
- The meeting focused on the 26 August 2026 Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi floods and the causes, impacts and response challenges they created.
- Speakers highlighted threats from potentially dangerous glacial lakes, difficult terrain, communication disruptions and limited community preparedness.
- Nepal’s disaster managers stressed the need to improve technological capacity, including national satellite capability, and strengthen coordination and response systems.
