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Kathmandu Metropolitan City has conducted a disaster preparedness training and simulation exercise with security agencies and stakeholders to enhance monsoon disaster management. Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol stated the initiative aims to reduce loss of life and property, noting that increasing urbanization poses an 'urban flood' risk in 74 high-risk locations identified by the city. The training focused on effective rescue operations using locally available resources and technology, especially when technical infrastructure is unavailable.
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Tipper in Surkhet; Driver Detained
A 23-year-old pedestrian, Kamal Oli, died in Surkhet after being hit by a tipper truck on an inner road section at Kalapani. The tipper was reportedly traveling from Kalapani Khola towards Satti when the collision occurred. Police have taken the tipper and its driver, Man Bahadur Chaudhary, into custody.
Nepali Army Conducts Monsoon Disaster Drill on Mahakali River
The Nepali Army, along with the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force, conducted a disaster management and rescue drill named 'Exercise Monsoon-6' on the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur. The exercise aimed to inform the public about rescue operations and damage minimization strategies for potential floods and natural disasters in the area.
Nepal Police Data: Over-speeding and Drunk Driving Lead to Fatal Road Accidents in Baisakh
Nepal Police data for Baisakh (April-May 2026) indicates over-speeding was the primary cause of 1,253 out of 2,294 road accidents nationwide, resulting in 239 fatalities. Drunk driving was also a significant factor, contributing to 112 accidents and 12 deaths, with authorities intensifying enforcement and awareness campaigns.
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Disrupting Road Networks Across Nepal
Continuous heavy rainfall and natural disasters have caused widespread disruptions to vehicular movement on major highways across Nepal, including in Karnali, Gandaki, and Bagmati provinces. Landslides and flood risks have completely blocked key routes such as the Karnali Corridor in Kalikot and the Mid-Hill Highway in Lamjung, while authorities have suspended traffic on the BP Highway due to flood threats. In some affected areas, emergency workers have cleared debris to allow for temporary, one-way traffic.
