KATHMANDU, Oct. 4 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has directed Chief District Officers (CDOs) and heads of relevant security agencies to remain on standby in their respective offices around the clock in districts prone to natural disasters caused by ongoing heavy rainfall.

Citing adverse weather conditions, the MoHA has issued a notice urging concerned government agencies to remain on high alert. Several locations across multiple districts are now at risk of floods, landslides, and inundation due to the persistent rains.

The ministry has sent letters to all CDOs, instructing them to actively participate in disaster management. They have also been directed to facilitate the movement of vehicles stranded on highways based on road a...