Budhiganga River erosion threatens settlements, farmland in far west
Summary
River erosion along the Budhiganga in Bajura and Achham is washing away farmland, threatening dozens of settlements and forcing some families to move. The Sanfe–Martadi road and the Bajainath religious site are also increasingly at risk as residents call for long-term river control measures.
Key Points
- Farmland along the Budhiganga River in Bajura and Achham is being steadily washed away, with some productive fields already turned into riverbeds.
- Dozens of settlements are at risk, and some families have already been displaced from riverbank communities.
- The Sanfe–Martadi road and the Bajainath religious site in Achham face growing threats from continued erosion.
- Residents say authorities have offered temporary relief after past disasters but have not implemented lasting river-control projects.
