Mustang Earthquake Damages Homes, Schools; Residents Shelter Under Tarps
Summary
An earthquake in upper Mustang's Lomanthang Rural Municipality has cracked around 80 percent of homes, damaged school buildings, and forced residents, teachers, and students to sleep under tarps. Local and district teams are collecting damage details as villagers call for help with rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Key Points
- The 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Lomanthang Rural Municipality has cracked most homes and made many of them uninhabitable.
- Divyadeep School's hostel, teachers' quarters, and storage buildings were damaged, forcing students and teachers to spend nights in classrooms and under tarps.
- More than 500 houses in Fuwa village of Lomanthang-3 were completely damaged beyond repair.
- Local authorities, police, ACAP, and district officials are assessing the damage and preparing support measures for affected residents.
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