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45 households in Myagdi at landslide risk

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MYAGDI, Oct. 20: Locals of Kuinmangale-5, Chaurkhani of Myagdi district are getting worried when the landslide that has been occurring for the past one year has not come under control.



The landslide has completely swept away the fertile lands of the village, which is two-day walking distance from district headquarters Beni. Besides, 45 households living together in the village have been put at higher risk. [break]



With the continuous occurrence of landslide, families of locals Om Prasad Budhathoki and Ram Prasad Budhathoki, Raiman Chantyal and Im Lal Chantyal have been entirely displaced and are taking shelter at the homes of their relatives.



The incessant landslides beside the human settlement have put local people at risk, informed Narman Chhantyal, a local.



Though a small budget was allocated last year for the prevention of landslide, it was not adequate to carry out the desired works, he added.



Meanwhile, regular teaching learning activities have been disrupted in Raghuganga primary school.



Classes are being run by constructing a building in safety area of the village when landslide was occurring nearby the school.



The school building was constructed at the total cost of Rs. 900,000 including the assistance of Rs. 750,000 from District Education Office, Myagdi and the kind labour worth Rs. 250,000, according to the school sources.



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