Extreme weather amplifies losses amid weak disaster response
▸ Part of: Nepali Army, Police Conduct Disaster Response Drills in Beni and on Mahakali River
Extreme weather events, including storms, floods, and landslides, have caused significant loss of life and property in Koshi Province. Residents are living in fear due to altered weather patterns, such as irregular monsoons, droughts, and cloudbursts, which have severely impacted the agricultural sector. Despite increasing disaster risks, the preparedness of government bodies remains inadequate, with a focus on post-incident relief rather than proactive risk reduction and early warning systems.
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