Olena residents live in fear of river
Summary
Residents of Olena in Bajura’s Badimalika Municipality live in constant fear of the Budhiganga River, which has washed away farmland and houses since a major flood in 2020. Locals have repeatedly asked authorities to relocate the settlement, but no decision has been made.
Key Points
- The Budhiganga River has posed a constant threat to the Olena settlement in Badimalika Municipality-4, Bajura, especially during the monsoon season.
- A flood on August 9, 2020, left the area vulnerable and has since washed away farmland and several houses.
- Only 13 families remain in the settlement, down from around 16, as residents struggle to stay despite the risk.
- The District Administration Office, Bajura, has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to relocate the settlement, but no response has been received.
