Consequent upon the information released on Cyclonic Storm YAAS by the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), the Department of Disaster Management would like to inform the general public that the tropical cyclone over the Bay of Bengal will make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal coast at noon on Wednesday, the 26th May, 2021 as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm. As per NCHM, Bhutan may, as an impact of YAAS, experience cloudy weather, light to moderate rain in general and thunder and lightning over the southern and isolated places of central parts of the country from 25th to 27th May.

While severe impact from YAAS is not anticipated in the country, the Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs, would like to remind the general public to remain vigilant to ensure your safety and that of your family. The Department would also like to urge the Local Governments to be alert and enhance preparedness to respond effectively to weather induced emergencies. Further, as Monsoon approaches near, the DDM would like to urge all to take the following steps to minimize risk to your life and the lives of your loved ones:

1. Be aware of the history of flooding in your area and the potential flood risks.
2. Do not go near the streams and river banks as flash flood can occur suddenly and without any warning due to weather events happening far upstream.
3. Avoid all unnecessary travel and in case you have to, exercise extreme caution, as landslides and shooting boulders are very common during the Monsoon period, especially along the unstable stretch of roads.
4. Never let children play near the river banks or allow them to go for swimming/ fishing in the river.
5. If a flood warning is issued by concerned officials, be on the alert and listen to radio/ television/ online news for emergency information.
6. In case of a flooding event, run to higher grounds and stay there till authorities determine whether it is safe to go back to your home.
7. Cooperate with local authorities to ensure efficient and effective rescue and relief operations.

Notifications issued DDM,MoHCA

Cyclone YAAS Live Updates

To mark the 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week, which this year is celebrated between 17 and 23 May, the Hon'ble Dasho Secretary, MoIC launched a road safety book, face masks with road safety messages and a short music television today. The event is marked to create road safety awareness with the slogan "Streets for Life".

The book covers topics from good road safety practices, understanding road traffic signs, signal, markings and basic guide on vehicle maintenance. The book will be distributed to schools, institutes and other agencies besides making it available online.

The Road Safety and Transport Authority heartily welcomed Mr. Sither Dorji as a New Chief Transport Officer to Transport Development Division, Head Quarter on 16th April, 2021. Mr. Sither Dorji was working as a Deputy Chief Planning Officer to Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Information and Communication, Thimphu prior to his promotion. 

The Road Safety and Transport Authority is pleased to announce the availability of vacant position for the post of Administrative Assistant on Lateral Transfer from the in-service pool as per the following details:

The interested in-service civil servants within the same super structure fulfilling the eligibility criteria as per Chapter 14 of the BCSR 2018 may apply to the Human Resource Division on or before 23rd April 2021 with the following documents:

1. Application
2. Verified Curriculum Vitae (ZESt generated)
3. Valid Security Clearance Certificate
4. Valid Audit Clearance Certificate;
5. NoC from concerned working agency;
6. Copies of relevant training certificates (if any);
7. Copy of academic transcripts and relevant certificates (if any); and
8. Moderation score for the last two years (FY 2018-2019 & FY 2019-2020)

For any clarifications required, please contact HRD at 322567 during office hours.

Contact Person: Ms. Kunley Dolma

The Road Safety and Transport Authority, Ministry of Information and Communications, Thimphu is pleased to announce the vacancy for the post of two administrative assistants on Lateral Transfer from the in- service pool.

The interested in-service civil servants within the same super structure fulfilling the eligibility criteria as per Chapter 14 of the BCSR 2018 may apply to the Human Resource Division on or before 31st March 2021 with the following documents:

1. Application;
2. Verified Curriculum Vitae ( ZESt generated)
3. Valid Security Clearance Certificate;
4. Valid Audit Clearance Certificate;
5. NoC from concerned working agency;
6. Copies of relevant training certificates (if any);
7. Copy of academic transcripts and relevant certificates (if any); and
8. Moderation score for the last two years (FY 2018-2019 & FY 2019-2020)

For any clarifications required, please contact HRD via telephone at 322567 during office hours.

Contact Person: Mr. Karma Thinley

The Road Safety and Transport Authority informs that all passenger bus, city bus, taxi and truck drivers in all Dzongkhags are required to undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests once every two weeks with immediate effect, and the test can be done at any flu clinic or testing stations in your respective dzongkhag.

Further, the RSTA and RBP will conduct regular checks along highways and checkpoints to ensure that these drivers have valid COVID-19 negative certificates along with driving license and other vehicle documents.