Disaster Response Drill Conducted in Beni, Magdi

Kathmandu. A disaster response drill was demonstrated in Beni, Magdi, keeping in mind the risks of natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and inundation that may occur during the monsoon season. A joint team of the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force demonstrated rescue and search operations during disasters in the Magdi River in Beni. The program was organized with the objective of testing the mutual coordination, preparedness, and response capability among security agencies before the monsoon begins. During the drill, various skills such as bringing flood-affected individuals to safety with the help of a boat, rescuing with the use of ropes, and bringing the injured to a safe place with first aid were practiced. Similarly, the demonstration also showed how a rescue team is mobilized in landslide and flood-affected areas. Modern rescue materials and equipment were also used in this program. Security agency officials have urged the public to exercise special caution in areas at risk of riverbanks and landslides during the monsoon. They requested that during disasters, people should rely only on official information rather than believing rumors and should immediately inform the security agencies if necessary. Such drills, conducted as a preparedness measure, are considered very effective as large-scale loss of life and property occurs every year due to floods and landslides during the monsoon. The demonstration, held in the presence of locals and stakeholders, showcased the preparedness and capability of security agencies in disaster management. Photos: Shiva Bohora/Nepal Photo Library