Task force formed to prepare monsoon preparedness and response national action plan
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has formed a task force to prepare the National Action Plan 2083 for monsoon-related preparedness and response.
An 18-member task force has been formed under the leadership of Joint Secretary Roshani Kumari Shrestha, Head of NDRRMA Policy, Planning and Monitoring Division.
NDRRMA spokesperson, Under Secretary Shanti Mahat, said that a task force has been formed and work has begun to prepare the Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan 2083.
The task force includes representatives from federal ministries, departments, and authorities related to disaster, as well as from all three security agencies.
A plan is being formulated to ensure that all relevant agencies including the federal, provincial, local governments, security bodies and partner organisations engage in preparedness and response in a planned manner to effectively face potential monsoon-related disasters and minimise loss of life and property.
Ram Kumar KC, the NDRRMA Under Secretary and a member involved in the formulation of the said action plan, said that all representatives have been given one week to provide the necessary suggestions and assured that this time the work plan will be prepared on schedule.
He also said that a meeting of the task force has been scheduled for next week after receiving suggestions on what topics should be included in the action plan.
Home Minister Sudan Gurung had instructed the NDRRMA to develop timely response plans and strengthen disaster management efficiently during a recently held program at the Authority.
KMC to launch night bus service from April 14
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is launching a night bus service in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat starting April 14.
The service will operate on two main routes: from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha (16 km) and Thankot to the Tribhuvan International International Airport (20 km), passing key areas of the city.
Buses will run daily between 8pm to 11 pm at 20-minute intervals, with CCTV surveillance and presence of city police to ensure passengers security.
KMC Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said that the service aims to reduce expensive travel, improve safety, and support students and women facing transport issues.
Former crown prince Shah hospitalized after pacemaker expired
Former crown prince Paras Shah was admitted to Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali on Thursday morning after the expiration of his pacemaker.
The device was implanted in Bangkok following a weakening of his head.
Doctors, after replacing the pacemaker, said that his condition is stable and he is expected to be discharged within two to three days.
A pacemaker helps regulate heart rhythm when the body cannot maintain it naturally, preventing complications such as fainting or loss of consciousness.
Rainfall likely in mountainous region today
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of the mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and at one or two places of the hilly region of Gandaki Province today.
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, partly cloudy conditions will prevail over the hilly and mountainous regions while the weather will remain mainly fair over the Tarai region.
Later tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy over Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces including the remaining mountainous regions, while the weather will remain mainly fair over the remaining hilly and Tarai regions.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of the mountainous region of Gandaki Province.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Analysis by the Division states that there is partial influence of westerly and local winds in the country at present, according to the 8 am bulletin released by the Division.
