Acting PM and Communications Minister discuss on making info flow effective during disaster

Kathmandu, June 30: Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh and Government Spokesperson and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung today held discussions on making the disaster information system effective.

The discussion was held at the Ministry of Urban Development regarding the work that the Ministry of Communications can do for effective information flow during disaster.

The meeting of the National Disaster Management Council chaired by Acting Prime Minister Singh on Sunday has decided to effectively implement preemptive information following weather forecasts, taking into account disaster risks, according to the Ministry of Urban Development.

In the meeting today, Acting Prime Minister Singh and Communication Minister Gurung discussed on sending SMS to local residents for safety during heavy rainfall, broadcasting weather bulletins and information through local FM and social media, and timely alerting at-risk areas by ringing an 'early warning ring' on mobile phones.

In this regard, Minister of Communication Gurung stated that he would coordinate with the concerned bodies after discussions.

Acting Prime Minister Singh emphasized the importance of effectively utilizing early warnings according to weather forecasts during times of disaster, stating that this would play a crucial role in reducing potential risks and preventing damage. He also highlighted the need for effective information dissemination during disaster time. (RSS)