Health sector on high alert as Cyclone Arnab makes landfall
Summary
The health sector has been placed on high alert as Cyclone Arnab brings a three-day risk of heavy rain, floods and landslides across Nepal. Authorities have urged trekkers, farmers and residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions as weather conditions are expected to worsen.
Key Points
- The government has put the health sector on high alert and told health offices to stay ready for possible disasters caused by Cyclone Arnab.
- Health authorities have asked all seven provinces to designate emergency focal persons, keep medical teams and ambulances on standby, and submit daily incident reports.
- Mustang authorities and ACAP have warned trekkers to avoid several high-altitude trails because of heavy rain, strong winds and possible snowfall.
- District administrations in Mahottari and Gulmi have urged farmers to harvest and protect ripe paddy as rain could damage crops and disrupt transport.
