Landslides threaten 60 locations in Kedarsyu and Thalara in Bajhang
Summary
Landslides in Kedarsyu and Thalara Rural Municipalities, Bajhang, have displaced numerous families and threaten multiple settlements. The risk is exacerbated by unplanned road construction and limited local government resources for relocation and mitigation.
Key Points
- A landslide active for 21 years in Kedarsyu has displaced 68 families and threatens many more in several villages.
- A catastrophic landslide in Thalara in 2021 killed 24 people and caused long-term trauma and displacement.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority identified hundreds of families at high risk across Kedarsyu and Thalara municipalities.
- Local governments cite financial and technical constraints, limiting large-scale relocation and mitigation efforts despite repeated warnings.
