Three years after quake, survivors in Karnali still face Dashain in temporary shelters
Summary
Thousands of earthquake survivors in Jajarkot, Rukum West and Salyan are still living in temporary shelters nearly three years after the disaster, with reconstruction grants delayed and permanent housing yet to begin in many areas. Families in Karnali will mark Dashain another year in makeshift homes as local governments struggle to complete assessments and paperwork.
Key Points
- Thousands of survivors in Jajarkot, Rukum West and Salyan remain in temporary shelters nearly three years after the earthquake.
- Reconstruction has started in parts of Jajarkot, but work has not yet begun in Rukum West and Salyan.
- Delays in damage assessments, beneficiary verification and grant processing have slowed the release of housing aid.
- Officials say more than 40,000 beneficiaries have been identified for reconstruction in Jajarkot, but many families still cannot rebuild homes.
