Kathmandu, — Nepal’s Home Minister, Ramesh Lekhak, has announced a big plan to make sure every citizen gets early warnings about risks and disasters within the next five years.
At a national workshop called “Early Warning for All” in Kathmandu, Minister Lekhak stressed how important it is for the country to catch up when it comes to alerting people about dangers, especially with climate change making disasters more common.
“About one-third of the world’s people still don’t get early warnings,” he said. “Nepal is one of those countries. We’re a bit behind, but we’re now making a clear plan. In five years, every Nepali will receive timely alerts.”
He also talked about a United Nations goal from 2022, which aims to have one-third of the world’s population covered by early warning systems by 2027. Nepal is working to meet this target.
Experts at the event highlighted how floods, landslides, and other natural disasters hit communities hard every year, often without warning. Having early alerts could save many lives and reduce damage.
“This is more than just technology,” Minister Lekhak said. “It’s about protecting people.” To make this happen, the government is focusing on building better systems, improving teamwork between agencies, and educating communities so everyone can get warnings when it matters most.
