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NC questions government on disaster preparedness gaps

ཟླ་༡༢ 04, 2025 4 mins read
NC questions government on disaster preparedness gaps

The National Council pressed the government on the country’s preparedness for natural disasters yesterday, questioning whether existing laws, institutions, and funding mechanisms are adequate as climate-related emergencies grow in frequency and intensity.

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