Landslide Threatens Manang's Chame; Residents Flee, Appeal for Rescue
Summary
Continuous rain-triggered landslides have trapped Chame in Manang, forcing residents, children, and the elderly to flee repeatedly as roads are blocked and the Marshyangdi River is partly obstructed. Locals say rescue helicopters have not arrived despite repeated appeals, raising fears for lives in the district headquarters.
Key Points
- Repeated landslides in Chame, Manang have forced residents to flee, with many spending the night in the jungle near the Marshyangdi River.
- Roads to the district headquarters are blocked, and the Marshyangdi River and local streams are partially obstructed, increasing the risk to nearby settlements.
- Locals say they have repeatedly appealed for helicopter rescue but have received no response from authorities.
- Nepal Police and Armed Police are trying to clear the roads, but ongoing landslides and difficult terrain are hampering rescue efforts.
