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Summary

The district-level action plan for snowfall risk reduction in Rasuwa district for 2023 outlines several key activities to mitigate the impact of snowfall on vulnerable populations. It includes identifying financially poor households affected by snowfall, collecting family expenses, and preparing an additional disaster management fund by mid-November. The plan involves updating resources and manpower for emergency operations, distributing warm clothes and necessities, and ensuring immediate road clearance during snowfall. It also covers updating disaster warehouses, preparing medical personnel and supplies, and conducting awareness campaigns to prevent fire and suffocation. Additionally, agricultural and livestock protection measures to be communicated, dangerous road signs to be placed, and adequate shelters to be identified was also mentioned in the plan. The estimated budget for these activities was NPR 10 lakhs, with support from local levels, the Ministry of Home Affairs, security agencies, and NGOs.