The Armed Police Force has established a temporary monsoon response base in Chelama, Ward No. 4 of Dashrathchand Municipality. This base is led by a deputy inspector of the Armed Police Force and consists of a 15-member team prepared to conduct rescue operations in case of floods, landslides, and fires. Chief District Officer Dr. Dijan Bhattarai emphasized the need for coordination among all stakeholders to reduce disaster risks.
On 10th Baisakh, Dashrathchand (Baitadi) — To mitigate the risks of potential natural disasters during the monsoon season, a temporary monsoon response base has been established. Today, the base was officially inaugurated in Chelama, Ward No. 4 of Dashrathchand Municipality. According to Deputy Superintendent Jung Bahadur Kunwar of Armed Police Force Number 51 Gulmi Headquarters in Baitadi, the base was established for relief and rescue of those affected by disasters.
He stated that the base is led by a deputy inspector of the Armed Police Force and includes a team of 15 members. The base is staffed with trained personnel equipped to carry out rescues during floods, landslides, fires, and other emergencies. Deputy Superintendent Kunwar said, ‘The monsoon season is active. During this period, we remain prepared 24/7 with manpower and necessary equipment to conduct rescues of disaster-affected individuals. There is a system in place for immediate deployment when required.’
Chief District Officer Dr. Dijan Bhattarai also asserted that effective coordination is essential for disaster risk reduction. He emphasized that collaboration and coordination among all concerned agencies make effective action possible.
