Leveraging the Potential of Group Cash Transfer in Forecast-based Anticipatory Action

Kanchanpur district of Sudurpaschim province experienced its highest rainfall in the past 78 years in July 2024. This extreme weather event, later classified as a ‘Terai Cloudburst’, significantly damaged homes, infrastructure and livelihoods. Based on this event, the case study examines the impact of Group Cash Transfers (GCTs) especially in disaster preparedness and response in project municipalities.