Nearly 450 families face Dashain in holding centres
Summary
Around 450 displaced families will spend Dashain in holding centres, including landless families evicted from informal settlements in Kathmandu Valley and households affected by the Bhotekoshi floods. The government has announced temporary housing plans, while many families remain uncertain about when they can return home.
Key Points
- Around 450 families displaced by floods and evictions will spend Dashain in holding centres.
- 109 landless families remain in three holding centres in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, with the government providing accommodation and rental support to some displaced households.
- Another 350 families displaced by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods are staying in five centres in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot.
- The floods and evictions have caused extensive damage to homes and buildings across Kathmandu Valley, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
