Kathmandu: The Nepal government has prepared a an action plan to reduce possible risk from snowfall and cold wave in mountain and hilly areas that is estimated to hit 50 districts across the country this winter.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has given final touches to the draft after holding discussions with concerned agencies, according to Home Ministry sources.

Earlier, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal had directed the NDRRMA to carry out activities for preparedness to reduce possible risk from snowfall and cold wave.

The Nepal government has estimated that 29 mountain and hilly districts might be affected from snowfall and 21 districts in Terai from cold wave.

Special strategy activities have been included in the action plan to adopt precautio

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