Two white papers published by the government for the improvement of water and weather sector
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Media Baaji
- Sun, 25 October 2026
Kathmandu. The government has released two white papers for strengthening the water and weather sector, making the flood warning system effective and disaster risk reduction. Hydrology and Water Resources Research Center and Department of Water and Meteorology under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation have released separate white papers on Sunday.
The government has launched plans to expand flood warning systems in six major river basins and reduce water levels in four vulnerable glaciers. To reduce the risk of Thulagi in Manang, Lower Arun in Sankhuwasabha and Lumding Cho in Solukhumbu and Hongu-2 glacier, there is a plan to operate the 'Gloof Sanjeevani Project' costing about 49.9 million US dollars from 2026 to 2033.
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