Blocked roads delay relief for Rolpa landslide victims
Summary
Blocked roads in Rolpa have delayed relief supplies for landslide victims in Kotalbara, leaving essential goods stranded at multiple points along the route. Local authorities say around 200 porters may be needed to carry the materials to the affected village.
Key Points
- A massive landslide in Kotalbara, Thabang Rural Municipality-5, Rolpa killed 13 people, destroyed 11 houses and displaced many families.
- Relief supplies from groups including the Lions Club of Rolpa, Rolpali Sewa Samaj and INF are stranded because landslides have blocked the road at dozens of points.
- Local representatives say about 200 porters would be needed to carry the supplies to Kotalbara, creating major labour and cost problems.
- A relief coordination committee has been formed under local social activist Amar Pun Magar to manage collection, transport and distribution.
