Municipality is in a standby position to response to floods

Shahid Nagar Municipality is one of the vulnerable municipalities of Dhanunsha district in Madhesh Province in terms of flooding as the Kamala River wreaks havoc. More than 14 thousand people are living in this municipality where 274 household are in high risk of flood. Each year, about 12 people go missing and die from flood. Hence, Sahidnagar Municipality in coordination with LIFE Nepal is implementing flood preparedness and response program from 2020-2022 with the technical and financial assistance from UNICEF. Here, Municipality managed the search rescue materials like rubber boat, siren, life jacket, helmet, pedal, rubber tube as well as PPE set. The shelter house was also well managed by Palika with wash facilities. In addition, the early warning system with siren house was also started. Paliks also established a capable and trained team of LDMC, first aid and rescue. It had established a good coordination with Area Police Office and Armed Police Force. All these are contributing to the flood response. Mr. Uday Kumar Barbariya, Mayor of Municipality also realized that they are capable to response the flood as they have sufficient rescue and search materials with helipad in his municipality. They are always in a standby position to response to floods.