Myagdi recommended for disaster-hit status after floods, landslides
Summary
Myagdi district has been recommended for disaster-hit status after continuous rainfall triggered floods and landslides that killed seven people, left two missing and damaged homes, roads and infrastructure. Rescue, relief and damage assessment work is under way across all six local levels as power, communication and drinking water services remain disrupted.
Key Points
- The District Disaster Management Committee has recommended that Myagdi be declared a disaster-hit district and priority be given to reconstruction and rehabilitation.
- Seven people died and two went missing after floods and landslides caused by rainfall from September 24 to 27.
- Damage assessments are under way in all six local levels, with dozens of houses and cowsheds reported damaged and 20 cattle dead.
- Road links, power and communication services have been badly disrupted, while Beni headquarters is facing a drinking water shortage.
