National Disaster Authority to Seek Private Sector Help for Monsoon Disasters

Kathmandu. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has made preparations to request the private sector to provide helicopters, drones, and rafting services if necessary as part of the preparedness for monsoon-related disasters.

The authority is going to request helicopters, drones, and rafting services from the private sector for the search and rescue of people affected by disasters, in accordance with the prior agreement made with the private sector. As the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, the risk of floods, landslides, and inundation in 21 districts may increase, and the authority has strengthened its preparedness in coordination with the security agencies.