Kathmandu. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has said that the government is making necessary preparations considering the future risks of climate change. He said this while addressing a program organized on the occasion of World Meteorological Day in Kathmandu on Sunday.
He said that glaciers are gradually getting smaller and climate change is having a direct impact on Nepal’s river systems, hydropower projects, agricultural systems, tourism sectors and the entire biodiversity. He informed that if we do not prepare now to minimize the impact of climate change, serious challenges may arise in Nepal’s water resources in the future.
He said that due to climate change, Nepal’s glaciers are melting and the process of glacial lakes breaking is also continuing. He informed that the government is working to further strengthen the early warning system.
Minister Khadka said that in recent years, the early warning system has prevented a lot of loss of life and property. He pledged that the government will formulate the budget keeping in mind the risks of climate change.
Minister Khadka pledged that the government will continue to conduct detailed studies of glaciers and scientific monitoring of the water cycle. He said that the government is working hand in hand with the international community to protect glaciers and minimize the impact of climate change.
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