The Koshi Province Monsoon Preparedness Sensitization Workshop, held on 6 Ashadh 2082 (20 June 2025) in Biratnagar, convened provincial and local officials, security agencies, humanitarian partners, technical experts, and community organisations to align on the Provincial Monsoon Preparedness and Response Plan 2082.

This was organised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law (MoIAL), funded by PLAN International Nepal and coordinated by DEPROSC-Nepal, the event aimed to forge a shared, action-oriented understanding of Koshi’s heightened flood and landslide-risk as Nepal’s primary monsoon gateway. Opening remarks from the Hon. Chief Minister and MoIAL leadership highlighted the province’s commitment to evidence-based planning, decentralized coordination, and climate-resilient development. Executive Director of DEPROSC-Nepal added that, community based initiatives, use of digital tools, school-based disaster education, and nature-based solutions should be prioritized to bridge the gaps in disaster response.