90 families at high risk after rains trigger groundslip across entire hillside
Summary
Continuous rainfall has triggered massive landslides in Sunapati Rural Municipality, Ramechhap, endangering 90 families across four villages as ground beneath their homes slides and cracks form.
Key Points
- Incessant rainfall between October 3 and 5 triggered massive ground movement in ward 3 of Sunapati Rural Municipality, Ramechhap.
- Around 90 families in Keureni, Saune, Nagasiwa, and Chyamdung villages are at high risk due to soil sliding and cracks in homes.
- Local disaster committee and municipal officials are identifying affected households and coordinating relocation efforts.
- Ramechhap is known as one of Nepal's most landslide-prone districts, with previous incidents forcing family relocations.