After losing their homes, displaced families lose what little they had left
Summary
Displaced families at a holding centre in Kirtipur faced severe flooding that destroyed their remaining possessions and medicines, worsening their hardships after eviction.
Key Points
- Families displaced by eviction at the Radha Soami Satsang Beas holding centre in Kirtipur were flooded overnight, losing their remaining belongings.
- Displaced residents had been living in tents after the government demolished informal settlements in Thapathali and Shantinagar on April 25.
- Many lost important items like clothing, books, medical records and medicines during the flood inside the holding centre.
- National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority coordinated evacuation and distribution of food, water, and essentials after the flooding.
