Over 8,800 families in Kanchanpur at risk from cold wave, preparedness plan formulated

Kanchanpur: The District Administration Office, Kanchanpur, has estimated that 8,875 families in the district may be affected by the ongoing cold wave. To mitigate potential risks, the local administration has formulated a cold wave pre-preparedness and response plan, Chief District Officer Laxman Dhakal informed.

According to the plan prepared by the District Disaster Management Committee, it is estimated that 1,350 families in Bhimdatta Municipality, 1,250 in Bedkot Municipality, 1,550 in Shuklaphanta, 900 in Krishnapur Municipality, 880 in Beldandi Rural Municipality, 850 in Punnabas Municipality, 850 in Dodhara Chandani Municipality, 500 in Belauri Municipality, and 745 in Laljhadi Rural Municipality may be affected by the cold wave.

The response plan prioritizes providing relief to vulnerable groups, including children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. It also emphasizes coordination among local authorities, donor agencies, supporting organizations, and civil society during disasters. To address winter-related health issues, public awareness programs will be conducted, and arrangements will be made to ensure the availability of health workers and essential medicines, Chief District Officer Dhakal added.