Pokhara. Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendraraj Pandey has stated that regular community-level awareness and preparedness are necessary to minimize potential accidents in rivers and lakes. Chief Minister Pandey expressed this view while addressing an artificial rescue exercise program organized jointly by the District Administration Office, Kaski, and security agencies in Pokhara. He mentioned that early warning systems, effective coordination, and regular drills play a significant role in reducing human and material losses during disasters. He clarified that the provincial government has prioritized disaster management and mitigation programs, keeping such risks in mind. Recalling that Nepal's tourist capital Pokhara is known...