Nepal, June 28 -- A meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) held today (Saturday) resonated with the demand of adequate measures for prompt rescue and compensation to the disaster survivors in the wake of the active monsoon across the country. Demanding time in the HoR meeting, lawmakers reminded the government that Nepal is prone to natural disasters, warranting effective and smooth disaster preparedness.

Lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC informed the House that a woman from Kakani Rural Municipality-1 of Nuwakot district died after she was swept away by a flooded stream, while another male was injured seriously in the incident. He demanded compensation for the victim's family and proper treatment to the injured ones. KC also pointed out...