Ministry issues directives for disaster preparedness at district-level

Kathmandu, Oct 4: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has directed the chiefs of its subordinate bodies in the districts to compulsorily report to their offices and prepare for a district-level response.     

This directive comes in view of the forecast of heavy to very heavy rains in various parts of the country, and officials are advised to take necessary precautions accordingly.     

According to the Ministry, these directions have been circulated by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. All district coordination officers and chief administrative officers at the local level have been instructed to make arrangements for implementing and enforcing these directives.(RSS)