Winter Preparedness

With the onset of winter, it is imperative for the state to ensure the safety and well-being of the vulnerable communities. It must give priority to arrange preparedness and adopt proactive measures to protect the citizens from the freezing cold. The underprivileged and displaced population, affected by the natural disasters such as floods and landslides, must not be left out in the cold as they have been enduring hardships for years. The Central Disaster Management and Volunteer Service Department has called for the urgent need for enhanced preparedness, particularly in the Tarai and other cold-affected regions. The Department's timely appeal should impel the authorities to swing into action to save the citizens from the winter hazards.