Flood Preparedness Drills Conducted in Kailali Communities

Kailali. Artificial sample drills on measures to prevent floods have been conducted in 32 communities in the coastal areas of Pathariya and Karnali rivers. The drills were conducted to alert 32 communities at risk of floods in Tikapur and Janaki rural municipalities of Kailali, covering topics such as risks arising from floods and measures to prevent them.

During the sample drills, locals reported gaining practical knowledge on how to stay safe during floods, rescue, and evacuation to safe places. The sample drills were organized by local disaster management committees in collaboration with Tikapur Municipality, Janaki Rural Municipality, and Practical Action B Group.