- Dhurva Prasad Koirala, who lives in Belaka Municipality’s Bhagalpur village near the spot where the river Kosi burst its banks, was expecting a knock on his door in the early hours of the morning, instructing him to evacuate his home.
- Whilst data collection is important, ensuring that the information reaches the people who need it — and understand how to respond appropriately — is also an essential component of an effective early warning system.
- Nepal’s community-based Disaster Committee volunteers, like Koirala, are an integral component of its early warning systems, helping to disseminate warnings to those who may not have access to a mobile phone or social media, or are confined to their homes.
Nepal’s early-warning system reduces flood fatalities 31.08.2022
