Earthquake victims still living in makeshift shelters
Summary
Earthquake survivors in Jajarkot and Rukum West are still living in makeshift shelters and damaged houses three years after the 6.4-magnitude quake killed 154 people and displaced about 75,000 families. Reconstruction has been delayed, and many affected residents say damage assessments and beneficiary lists have left out those most in need.
Key Points
- Three years after the 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Jajarkot, many survivors are still living in temporary shelters or cracked houses.
- The quake killed 154 people, displaced around 75,000 families, and destroyed homes, schools, health facilities and heritage sites.
- Local officials say landslides and delayed reconstruction have worsened conditions in affected settlements.
- Rukum West authorities have requested the first housing reconstruction grant installment for 766 eligible beneficiaries.
