Landslide-ravaged Ilam settlements in dire straits as relief efforts lag
Summary
Heavy rainfall triggered devastating landslides in Ilam, Nepal, destroying homes and killing 39 people while leaving many displaced and cutting off access to affected settlements. Relief efforts have been hindered by damaged roads and shortages of essential supplies.
Key Points
- A massive landslide in Ilam village Manebhanjyang buried homes and killed multiple family members during Dashain festival.
- 276 families displaced, 39 dead, and over 130 houses destroyed or damaged due to landslides and floods in Ilam district.
- Roads and supply lines blocked, creating a semi-blockade and severe shortages of food, fuel, and gas in Ilam.
- Koshi province government has dispatched relief by helicopter and trucks and announced financial aid and home rebuild plans for affected families.
