Two years after Jajarkot quake, Salyan just begins detailed damage assessment
Summary
More than two years after the November 2023 earthquake, authorities in Salyan have only recently begun detailed damage assessments needed for housing reconstruction, following delays in government support.
Key Points
- The November 3, 2023 earthquake severely damaged 4,374 structures in Salyan district, Nepal.
- Detailed damage assessments in Salyan started over two years after the quake due to previous government delays.
- Assessment teams are using mobile devices to record data from affected households across all wards.
- Reconstruction grants will be allocated based on damage classification, with the process expected to complete within a month.
