KATHMANDU, OCT 4: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged all citizens to remain vigilant and prioritize safety amid heavy rainfall across the country, which has heightened the risk of floods, landslides, and inundation. Addressing the nation on Saturday, she cited warnings from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology that the rainfall is expected to continue over the next two days, with river flows potentially reaching dangerous levels.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to proactive disaster management, Prime Minister Karki stated that all government agencies—including the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army, administrative bodies, and health workers—are on full 24/7 standby to provide rescue, relief and emergency services despite adverse weather conditions.
Fear of floods looms large for locals of Saptari
She urged residents in high-risk areas to exercise caution to protect life and property and to follow official warnings and updates. The Prime Minister assured that the government will continue to provide timely information and alerts while coordinating with national and local authorities to deploy all available resources for citizen safety.
In view of the potential risks, the government has declared public holidays nationwide on Sunday and Monday.
