Landslide risk displaces 90 in Myagdi
Summary
Landslide risk has forced 90 people from 30 households in Mahabhir village of Myagdi’s Annapurna Rural Municipality-8 to leave their homes and shelter in temporary camps. Authorities say the entire settlement, along with a local school, may need to be relocated as cracks widen and roads remain blocked.
Key Points
- Mahabhir village in Myagdi has been deserted after landslide risk forced residents to flee their homes.
- Ninety people from 30 households are staying in temporary shelters or with relatives, and Chandra Basic School has also been relocated.
- Officials say essential supplies have been delivered with army support, but blocked roads are complicating relief efforts.
- Local and provincial authorities are considering long-term resettlement of the affected settlement.
- A landslide in Dharapani killed Sabin Chochangi and left Manoj Chochangi missing.
