Nepal earthquake: two rescued after five days in Kathmandu building wreckage

Nepal—Improved Disaster Risk Management Project (Tayar)

Nepal Flood Disaster: Bridges Collapse, Landslides, Rising Water Levels | Bengal Affected

On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we spotlight the importance of everyday preparedness. Kitchen fires can happen in seconds—but knowing how to respond can save lives. In this powerful demonstration, a trained firefighter shows students how to safely extinguish a cooking gas fire using simple household items like a wet cloth, an empty bucket, and a fire extinguisher. This simulation is a reminder that disaster preparedness begins at home. Let’s build safer communities through awar