National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority Issues Public Appeal for Windstorm Safety

Kathmandu. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a public appeal for general public to take special precautions to avoid the risk of windstorms.According to the Authority, it has been urged to completely close the windows and doors of houses during windstorms and to safely extinguish sources of fire. Similarly, drivers on the journey have been advised to stop their vehicles and stay in a safe place, to not panic in crowds and calmly head towards a safe location, and if no shelter is found, to crouch down and cover their...