National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority Unveils Monsoon Response Plan

Kathmandu. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has unveiled the action plan for potential disaster response during this year's monsoon. The action plan, approved by the 34th meeting of the Executive Committee, has been made public by the Authority. The action plan was approved by the executive committee led by Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal on Jestha 31.

According to the Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan-2083, responsibilities of various ministries and security agencies have been determined for response to the potential risks of monsoon-induced disasters this year. To make the response effective, potential risks have been assessed by analyzing past data.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has planned to deploy 26,000 security personnel for disaster response this time. The action plan to deploy 26,000 security personnel from the army, police, and armed police in monsoon-induced disasters has been approved, Deputy Secretary of the Authority, Rambadhu KC, told Ratopati. He said, 'The action plan has been approved to deploy 26,000 security personnel in the field as soon as the monsoon begins.'

The action plan has been implemented to make the response effective by forecasting the potential risks of monsoon-induced disasters through the analysis of data from past disaster incidents and their impacts. To minimize damage, the Authority has assessed past incidents and where the monsoon's impact will be this time.

It is estimated that 51,000 households may be affected by monsoon-induced disasters this year. Deputy Secretary KC said, '14,000 volunteers are being mobilized in potential locations.'

There is Rs 7.56 billion in the Disaster Management Fund. This amount, available in the district, provincial, and central funds, will be spent on disaster response, rescue, and relief in coordination with the Authority.