Quake victims endure three winters in shelters
Summary
Earthquake victims in Jajarkot have spent three winters in temporary shelters as reconstruction has stalled amid delays by local governments. Thousands of households remain waiting for repair or rebuilding grants after the November 2023 quake.
Key Points
- Earthquake survivors in Jajarkot are still living in temporary shelters three winters after the November 2023 quake.
- Reconstruction has been slow because of delays by local governments and problems in receiving government funds.
- Officials say grants have started reaching some beneficiaries, with thousands of households still awaiting repairs or reconstruction.
- The disaster damaged settlements in Bheri Municipality and Nalgad Municipality, leaving many vulnerable families exposed to winter cold and monsoon flooding.
