Maize fields cleared for temporary shelters housing 897 landslide victims in Jajarkot

In Jajarkot, Nepal, maize fields are being cleared to make way for temporary shelters for nearly 900 people displaced by recent floods and landslides. The urgent construction aims to provide immediate housing for 168 households who have lost their homes or face risks from further landslides.

Local authorities, in coordination with the District Administration Office and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), have identified three suitable locations for the temporary settlements. These sites were chosen after a technical team assessed landslide risks, terrain, drainage, and road access to ensure relative safety during the monsoon season. The municipality will cover the costs of renting the land from private owners.

The disaster has claimed four lives and injured 10 others, leaving many families in desperate need of safe accommodation. With the monsoon rains continuing, the risk of further landslides remains high, making it unsafe for displaced residents to return to their damaged homes. Beyond shelter, authorities face the significant challenge of arranging essential services like drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, and food for the temporary settlements.

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Ensuring the affected families are moved to a safe place immediately is our priority. Following the field assessment, we identified three locations with lower risks and are constructing temporary shelters there.