KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has directed authorities to strengthen disaster management, saying effective response is essential to build public trust at a time when the nation’s security situation remains sensitive.
Speaking at a virtual monsoon-related disaster dialogue on Thursday, Aryal issued the directive against the backdrop of forecasts predicting moderate to very heavy rainfall in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces from October 3 to 6. He underlined that disaster management efforts must also ensure good governance and the uninterrupted delivery of public services.
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The meeting, held in the presence of Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal, brought together officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Chiefs of all four security agencies, disaster focal persons, chief district officers from all 77 districts, and members of district security committees also joined the virtual discussion.
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