Bangkok:Executive Chief of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Dr. Dharmaraj Uprety, highlighted the importance of timely information dissemination and disaster preparedness to mitigate risks to people, property, and livelihoods.
According to National News Agency RSS, Dr. Uprety made these remarks during a presentation at the regional dialogue, ‘From Sagarmatha to Sea Lessons Learned from Nepal’s Bhotekoshi-Trishuli Disaster,’ held in Bangkok. He emphasized the necessity of data sharing, joint risk assessments, cross-border early warning systems, and coordinated preparedness efforts.
Dr. Uprety underscored the interconnectedness of mountain and sea risks, advocating for responses that integrate science, institutions, and international cooperation. He noted Nepal’s ongoing efforts to promote resilience through reconstruction initiatives.
The dialogue took place alongside the 5th Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, underscoring the need for strengthened cooperation between Himalayan and low-lying countries to address climate change-induced disasters.