Dhorpatan (Baglung), Aug 11: Floods and landslides have left 50 families displaced in Badigad of Baglung district.
As many as 50 households of Badigad
rural municipality-9, Nayabasti and Arupta, Patle, Clabjhing, Khor and Salle in
ward 10 have been displaced due to recent landslides.
At least 11 people have been so far
killed and the status of one is still unknown. The displaced families are
surviving a hapless life. There has been no supply of drinking water and
electricity in the landslide-hit areas. Children and the elderly are facing
more problems.
Bhim Bahadur Budha, a local,
commented that several houses in the village are still at risk of landslides.
He further said the settlements around his house are facing vulnerable
condition.
Badigad rural municipality
vice-chair Bhimsen Ban said the displaced families are being managed in schools
and public places.
The rural municipality is distributing relief in the initial phase, he said.
Noting that the municipality has
provided food and tarpaulin sheets, lamps and other essential items, he said
discussions were underway with the higher-level governments for long-term
management. (RSS)