Need To Enhance Disaster Response Capacity

In the early hours of 28 September 2024, Kathmandu was struck by a devastating flood that left the city reeling. With 300 ml, the highest rainfall recorded in a single day (Kavre), the deluge claimed the lives of 98 people in the Kathmandu Valley alone. And yet, this wasn't even a record rainfall — official data reveals we've seen heavier downpours in the past. How vulnerable are we, even in the heart of the country?