INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, July 12
The National Human Rights Commission has called on the federal, provincial and local governments for more effective
search, rescue and relief operation to benefit people affected by rain-induced disasters.
Issuing a press release today, the rights body
underscored the urgency of appropriate arrangement for disaster preparedness, immediate relief and medical treatment of disaster victims and
At least 73 persons have been killed in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains across the country since the onset of monsoon on June
12, according to National Emergency Operation Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The NHRC said its provincial offices had been
collecting information about the condition of victims and initiatives taken by the concerned authorities with regard to search, rescue and
NHRC member Sudip Pathak today held a discussion with Home Secretary Mahewshwor Neupane to take stock of disaster response activities
carried out by the government.
The meeting also dwelt on quarantine management, security arrangements and COVID-19 testing
Secretary Neupane told the NHRC office-bearer that the government had been working seriously for effective management of rain-induced
disasters and COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Meteorological Forecasting Division has appealed to all and sundry to take necessary precautions
against possible disasters
MFD has predicted light to heavy rain with thunder and lightning in many places of the country for the coming three days
&Monsoon trough line is now located close to Nepal, bringing more rains
Heavy rainfall may raise water levels in many rivers, leading to inundation and landslide.
Therefore, we would like to appeal to all people
to maintain high alert against the possibility of natural disasters,& read a weather forecast bulletin released by MFD today.
It has also
forecast obstruction in air and road transportation due to bad weather conditions.
More than 120 persons were killed and property worth tens
of millions of rupees were damaged due to natural disasters last year.
A version of this article appears in e-paper on July 13, 2020, of The
Himalayan Times.
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