KATHMANDU: The necessity for quick, safe, and technologically advanced methods to disaster mitigation, planning, response, and management has been underlined by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The NHRC issued a press release urging all governmental levels—federal, provincial, and local—to give top priority to projects like updating current systems and rainfall measurement stations, providing multilingual access to early warning systems, and guaranteeing the successful execution of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act.

Furthermore, the NHRC advocated for a development approach grounded in human rights principles, urging a balanced approach between environmental preservation and development activities. It also urged for the prompt clearance of roads blocked by floods and landslides and emphasized diplomatic dialogue with India to address potential risks from infrastructure construction in bordering areas.

Highlighting forecasts of above-average precipitation this year during the monsoon, the NHRC stressed the importance of minimizing disaster risks, which could affect over 1.8 million citizens and pose threats to life and property. To this end, the NHRC engaged in consultations with various government bodies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, and security forces like the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and the Red Cross, to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and management efforts.