Kanchanpur : Authorities in Kanchanpur have intensified disaster preparedness as the risk of heavy rainfall, flooding and inundation increases in the district.
A meeting of the District Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee decided to keep local governments and security agencies on standby in view of the forecast of heavy rainfall from Ashoj 9 to 11.
Authorities have arranged to issue early warnings through public announcements, social media and local media outlets in vulnerable areas. Residents living along rivers and streams have been urged to remain alert as water levels could rise.
Equipment including dozers, excavators and other essential materials has been kept ready for rescue operations and the relocation of residents to safer areas in the event of flooding or inundation. Agencies responsible for electricity, communications and health services have also been instructed to keep the necessary personnel on standby.
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