Editorial | No more delays
Summary
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake in November 2023 severely impacted Jajarkot, Rukum and Salyan districts, with delayed damage assessments and slow reconstruction efforts leaving thousands displaced and vulnerable.
Key Points
- The November 2023 magnitude 6.4 earthquake caused extensive damage and over 250 deaths in Jajarkot, Rukum, and Salyan districts.
- Damage assessment and reconstruction have been significantly delayed, with many families still awaiting relief and funds.
- Local, provincial, and federal coordination issues and procedural hurdles have hampered an effective disaster response.
- Urgent action is needed given Nepal's high seismic risk and the ongoing vulnerability of affected populations to harsh weather and secondary disasters.
