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Nepal COVID-19: Cluster and Monsoon Update #23 | 25 September 2020
Abstract:
Prohibitory orders have been eased in most districts, including those in Kathmandu Valley, starting 9 September, with the continuation of certain restrictions. Vehicular movement, including public transportation, has been permitted on the basis of odd-even plate daily alternation. Schools, public gatherings, meetings, seminars and social gatherings are still restricted. Domestic passenger airlines resumed services from 21 September after a six-month halt. Long-distance public transportation services have also resumed. Monsoon rainfall and landslides continue to impact several parts of Nepal, increasing fatalities and damages. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) 322 people have died (168 male, 132 female and 22 unknown), 100 are still missing, 259 injured and more than 1859 households have been affected since 12 June. Monsoon rainfall has been heavy since 21 September, and the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) have forecast it to continue until 26 September, raising an alert for river basins in eastern and central Nepal. Additionally, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)1 has issued a press note urging the population in provinces One, Two, Bagmati, Gandaki and Five to exercise caution, and requested local, district and provincial authorities to remain on standby for potential landslide and flood response. Continuous rainfall from 23-24 September has trigger 13 landslides across the country, killing twelve (seven male and five female), injuring eight and leaving six missing, and 26 families affected. #COVID19 #Monsoon #Sitrep #UNRCO #Sitrep2020
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 SITUATION REPORT, COVID19, UNRCO, EPIDEMICS, HEALTH, DISEASES, QUARANTINE, DISEASES AND CARRIERS OF DISEASES, RESPIRATORY DISEASES, VIRAL DISEASES, FLOOD CONTROL, HYDROLOGY, HYDROMETEOROLOGY LAND SUBSIDENCE, PRECIPITATION, RAIN, STORMS
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2020)
Thesaurus:
10.03.02 - Diseases And Carriers Of Diseases
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Nepal COVID-19: Cluster and Monsoon Update #23 | 25 September 2020
Abstract:
Prohibitory orders have been eased in most districts, including those in Kathmandu Valley, starting 9 September, with the continuation of certain restrictions. Vehicular movement, including public transportation, has been permitted on the basis of odd-even plate daily alternation. Schools, public gatherings, meetings, seminars and social gatherings are still restricted. Domestic passenger airlines resumed services from 21 September after a six-month halt. Long-distance public transportation services have also resumed. Monsoon rainfall and landslides continue to impact several parts of Nepal, increasing fatalities and damages. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) 322 people have died (168 male, 132 female and 22 unknown), 100 are still missing, 259 injured and more than 1859 households have been affected since 12 June. Monsoon rainfall has been heavy since 21 September, and the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) have forecast it to continue until 26 September, raising an alert for river basins in eastern and central Nepal. Additionally, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)1 has issued a press note urging the population in provinces One, Two, Bagmati, Gandaki and Five to exercise caution, and requested local, district and provincial authorities to remain on standby for potential landslide and flood response. Continuous rainfall from 23-24 September has trigger 13 landslides across the country, killing twelve (seven male and five female), injuring eight and leaving six missing, and 26 families affected. #COVID19 #Monsoon #Siterep #UNRCO #siterep2020
Publisher: UNRCHCO Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster  in  English
Keywords:
 SITUATION REPORT, COVID19, UNRCO, EPIDEMICS, HEALTH, DISEASES, QUARANTINE, DISEASES AND CARRIERS OF DISEASES, RESPIRATORY DISEASES, VIRAL DISEASES, FLOOD CONTROL, HYDROLOGY, HYDROMETEOROLOGY LAND SUBSIDENCE, PRECIPITATION, RAIN, STORMS
Thematic Group:
UNRCHCO (UNRCO), (2020)
Thesaurus:
10.03.02 - Diseases And Carriers Of Diseases
PDF | File Size: 550 KB   Download
Feeder: SAUJAN GYAWALI@GMAIL COM, Editor: , Auditor:
...