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10 families relocated as landslide puts Darchula settlement at risk

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

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  • Authorities relocated 10 families from Bhattar settlement in Nepal’s Darchula district after a continuing landslide threatened the area and temporarily blocked the Chaulani River.
  • The families moved to relatives’ homes, while the local government provided supplies including tents.
  • Officials warned riverside residents about possible flooding after the landslide disrupted the river’s flow.

A continuing landslide has put Bhattar settlement in Darchula district at risk, prompting authorities to relocate 10 families to relatives’ homes.

The landslide temporarily blocked the Chaulani River and damaged roads and trekking trails in the area. The river has since reopened, but local officials warned that the disruption increased the risk of flooding for settlements along its banks.

The 10 families have been moved to relatives’ homes, and we have provided some necessary materials, including tents.

· Bhakt Singh Thekare BoharaThe rural municipality chair described the relocation and assistance provided to the affected families.

Apihimal Rural Municipality provided the relocated families with essential supplies, including tents. Rural municipality chair Bhakt Singh Thekare Bohara said the landslide was still falling and the settlement remained at risk.

Darchula Chief District Officer Bartaraj Paudel said residents living near the river had been told to remain cautious. The District Administration Office also issued a public notice urging people to stay alert and avoid approaching the riverbanks.

People living along the river have been alerted to remain cautious because the river’s flow has been affected.

· Bartaraj PaudelThe Darchula chief district officer warned riverside residents about the flood risk.
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