Energy minister Shrestha returns from Bangkok conference, proposes AI use in disaster monitoring

Kathmandu, Kartik 14 — Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha returned to Nepal on Saturday after attending an international conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

The conference was related to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

At the conference, Minister Shrestha had proposed regular monitoring of mountainous terrain and river systems. He said the use of satellites, geospatial analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) should be increased for this purpose.

He also stressed the need to detect disaster risks early and issue forecasts in time.