Nisikhola flood-displaced move to relatives’ homes with resettlement uncertain
Summary
Flood-displaced families in Nisikhola, Baglung, have moved in with relatives as authorities have yet to finalize resettlement plans after devastating flash floods destroyed dozens of homes. In Parbat’s Lasti, students have also lost textbooks and school supplies, raising concerns over disrupted classes and the approaching exams.
Key Points
- Flood-hit families in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4 have left temporary shelters and are staying with relatives while permanent resettlement remains uncertain.
- The flash floods destroyed 35 houses, left 25 uninhabitable, and caused major damage to roads, bridges, water projects, irrigation schemes and hydropower plants in Baglung.
- In Parbat’s Lasti, more than 40 students lost textbooks and school materials, threatening their education as exams approach.
- Local officials and residents are urging the provincial and federal governments to provide immediate relief, cash aid, and permanent relocation support.
