Taplejung: A total of 64 households in the Maekhola, Ward No. 4 of Taplejung Municipality, are being relocated. Due to the incessant rainfall and subsequent floods and landslides that occurred on the night of Asar 2 (June/July), the households residing in high-risk areas of Singo Basti will be temporarily relocated after constructing temporary shelters.
According to the information provided by the Chairman of the Rural Disaster Management Committee, Vijay Prakash Vanemal, during the all-party meeting held on Saturday, an immediate decision was made to construct temporary shelters in an open space located in Ward No. 3 for the relocation.
He stated that all political parties, security agencies, and representatives will coordinate for the construction of temporary shelters. The work is expected to commence from the 7th of Shrawan (late July).
Efforts are being made to coordinate with various authorities for the relocation. Considering the need for collective support in times of disasters, the Chairman of the Municipality, Vanemal, urged everyone to come forward and contribute to the cause.
Due to the floods and landslides, the residents of this municipality, especially those living in the Mae Pokhola area, have been severely affected. The floods have washed away several bridges over the open streams, and various parts of the settlement have been damaged by landslides. The situation is further compounded by continuous rainfall in the area, causing problems such as erosion.”
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