Home Minister directs for effective disaster management

Kathmandu: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed concerned authorities to ensure disaster management efforts are both effective and people-centred.

The directive was issued during a virtual meeting on Thursday, focused on monsoon-related disaster preparedness. The meeting was held in response to forecasts of moderate to very heavy rainfall expected between October 3 and 6 across five provinces: Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.

Minister Aryal also underscored the importance of maintaining good governance and ensuring uninterrupted public services, even during times of disaster.

The meeting was attended by Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal, senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and representatives from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

Also joining the virtual discussion were the chiefs and disaster focal persons from all four security agencies, Chief District Officers from all 77 districts, and members of District Security Committees.