Nepal on high alert as monsoon intensifies across the country

Nepal is bracing for intensified monsoon rains, with the weather expected to worsen significantly in the coming days. The Meteorological Forecasting Division noted that a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is increasing moisture flow, strengthening monsoon activity and raising the risk of heavy rainfall nationwide.

In response, government agencies are mobilizing resources for disaster response and rescue operations. The Armed Police Force has set up 54 temporary monsoon response bases in sensitive and hard-to-reach areas, complementing 16 permanent disaster management units already in place. Deputy Inspector General Netra Bahadur Karki stated that these units are equipped for immediate deployment.

The Armed Police Force is also enhancing its response capabilities through the "APF Community Alert System" mobile application, allowing communities to report incidents directly for rapid mobilization of rescue teams. A toll-free hotline, 1114, is operational for citizens in distress. The Nepali Army has also initiated a three-phase preparedness plan, focusing on planning, pre-deployment of resources, and readiness for rapid mobilization to minimize damage from floods and landslides.

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The Armed Police Force remains on constant standby for monsoon disaster management. This year, we have set up 54 monsoon response bases in different parts of the country. Sixteen permanent bases have been in operational readiness for some time.