Kavre’s flood and landslide victims live in limbo a year on
Summary
A year after the devastating floods and landslides in Kavre, many victims remain homeless and unable to rebuild due to unsafe land and insufficient government relocation efforts.
Key Points
- Heavy monsoon rains on September 27, 2024, caused floods and landslides in Kavre, killing 79 people and destroying thousands of homes.
- Many disaster victims remain homeless a year later, living in rented rooms or temporary shelters, with no access to safe land for rebuilding.
- Government relief funds were disbursed for temporary shelters but have not ensured construction in safe locations.
- Authorities have identified high-risk settlements and recommended relocation, but no concrete progress or central government response has occurred.
- Affected families express anxiety and uncertainty about their future amidst ongoing risk of floods and landslides.
