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Nepali Army, Police Conduct Disaster Response Drills in Beni and on Mahakali River

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The Nepali Army, in collaboration with the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, conducted disaster response drills in Beni, Myagdi, and on the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur. These exercises aimed to test and showcase the coordination, preparedness, and response capabilities of security agencies for potential monsoon-related disasters like floods and landslides.

• The drills simulated rescue operations for flood and landslide victims, including the use of boats, ropes, and first aid.
• Modern rescue equipment and tools were utilized during the demonstrations to enhance preparedness.
• Security officials urged the public to exercise caution near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas during the monsoon and to rely on official information.
• These exercises are considered effective preparedness measures given the annual loss of life and property due to monsoon-induced disasters.
• The demonstrations were held in the presence of local residents and stakeholders to showcase the readiness of security forces in disaster management.