Flood Victims Leave Mustang Gumba Shelter
Summary
Bhote Koshi flood victims sheltering at Mustang Gumba in Kathmandu have begun leaving after two months, as the Gumba management said their stay had gone on too long. The displaced families say the government still has not arranged temporary housing or a clear recovery plan for their return to Rasuwa.
Key Points
- Bhote Koshi flood victims who had been staying at Mustang Gumba in Swayambhu, Kathmandu, for two months have started leaving the shelter.
- The displaced residents say the government has not arranged temporary housing, despite earlier assurances from Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
- Many plan to stay with relatives in Kathmandu temporarily and return to Rasuwa after Tihar, while others hope to resume farming and animal husbandry.
- A total of 411 people, including children and elderly residents, had been sheltered at Mustang Gumba after being rescued from Timure.
