Around 1.25 million people in Nepal likely to be affected by disaster this year: NDRRMA

Source(s): Republica, Nepal Republic Media Private Limited

It is projected that 1.25 million citizens will be affected by monsoon this year. According to a study conducted by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), an estimated 1.298 million individuals from 286,998 households will be affected by the disaster.

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The NDRRMA has stated that coordination work, pre-monsoon preparedness, and response activities are being carried out under the National Action Plan. The 18th meeting held on Sunday approved the aforementioned action plan as well.

The action plan includes the analysis of monsoon-related risks and the assessment of their impacts, as well as the involvement of various ministries and relevant sectors, non-governmental organizations like the Nepal Red Cross, in working on disaster management, search, rescue, and distribution of relief materials.

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Floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall are the major monsoon-related disasters in Nepal. However, the impact of cold waves is also becoming significant, especially during the pre-monsoon period when the heatwave effect is felt. This sequence has been consistently observed in certain districts as well.

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