Disaster returns to haunt Panchthar villagers
Summary
Residents of Yangwarak Rural Municipality in Panchthar are again facing devastation after floods and landslides struck the area for a second time in three years, destroying homes, farmland and livelihoods. Many affected families say government relief is difficult to access and have received little or no compensation.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides have hit Yangwarak Rural Municipality 1 in Panchthar for the second time in three years, causing severe damage to homes, roads and farmland.
- The latest disaster in May this year caused damage similar to or worse than the 2023 floods and landslides, leaving several settlements and cardamom-growing fields barren.
- Affected families say compensation procedures are complicated and many have not received government support despite repeated applications.
- Residents fear another monsoon could bring further destruction and force more families to leave their homes.
