The drought – the silent disaster- is just ahead and Nepalis have to cope with it. Winter rain, this time, was expected two or three weeks ago but the same is still missing somehow. There appears no indicator of rain falling any time soon. Weather experts or climate specialists may explain better why this year winter got dry, sunny and comparatively warm. The Himalayas, which did not receive their usual dose of snow in months of December- January (Paush and Magh), could be seen wearing non-snowy look. Dry winter results in multiplier effects on the country’s economy, agriculture, irrigation, winter crops and supply of drinking water. Risk of wild fire and fire in settlements is what makes people scared. Although disaster minimization attempt is usually made in the context of flood, earthquake, cold and heat wave, there appears no preparedness to cope with drought. The Parliament which is in session at the moment has also not heard members pointing out the severity of drought this winter. People’s representatives will of course discuss this issue of drought and its multiplier impact on different aspects of people’s lives. Party leaders of both ruling and opposition benches will also take note. Several winter crops appear to have already been affected by drought. Low supply of drinking water and disrupted irrigation facilities are learnt to have been experienced particularly in farms. The market manipulators have already prepared plan to boost price of goods. It is time the authorities concerned pay due attention to the problem of drought facing the nation. Preparedness for minimizing its effect is the need of the hour. If this is not done in time, people at the grass-root level will suffer most. The current drought in Nepal could be a part of rising temperature and the climate change facing planet earth. The issue of climate change particularly melting snow of the Himalayas has been voiced at international climate forums. However, nothing tangible has been done in this regard. Therefore the government and others concerned with climate change should demand international cooperation for Nepal. The resources thus ensured from the international bodies could be used for minimizing the impact of drought on the Nepali economy. Awareness schemes meant for educating people to deal with drought should also be undertaken in time. The actual action of coping with drought should be undertaken at the grass-root level. The local government particularly the ward level authorities should also be sensitized about the drought. The same could be instrumental in minimizing its risk and enabling the resilience capacity of people and institutions concerned.