Four years after landslide, 24 families are still languishing in tattered tents
Summary
Four years after a 2022 landslide rendered Malagaun in Dadeldhura unsafe, 24 families remain displaced, living in fragile tents while official resettlement efforts face delays due to administrative and financial hurdles.
Key Points
- A 2022 landslide in Malagaun, Dadeldhura left 24 families displaced and their village unsafe for habitation.
- The displaced families live in deteriorating tents and face daily hardships including crossing a dangerous stream to access their fields and supplies.
- Local authorities cite financial oversight and administrative procedures as causes for delay in permanent rehabilitation.
- Nearby settlements in Dadeldhura also face landslide risks, indicating a wider disaster management issue in the district.
