Three high-risk villages in Limi to be relocated
Summary
Three settlements in Limi, Humla—Til, Halji and Jang—are set to be relocated to Takchi because of repeated floods and landslides. Local officials say the move will begin within the current fiscal year after a detailed project report is prepared.
Key Points
- Til, Halji and Jang villages in Limi are being relocated to a safer site due to repeated floods and landslides.
- The proposed relocation site is Takchi, about an hour’s walk from Jang village, and is considered safer from flood and landslide risk.
- The rural municipality has allocated budget for preparing a detailed project report for the relocation.
- Residents say they have long demanded relocation and have been living in fear of disasters.
