Earthquake in Jajarkot causes damage to 89 houses in Arghakhanchi

Published On: November 9, 2023 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, Nov 9: The earthquake with its epicenter in Jajarkot on November 3 has caused moderate and partial damage to 89 houses in Arghakhanchi.

When the earthquake struck at around midnight on November 3, Jajarkot and East Rukum suffered massive human casualties and physical damage, while the houses in the surrounding districts were cracked due to the tremors.

The impact of the Jajarkot earthquake and subsequent aftershocks is being felt even in Arghakhanchi. Although there was no major damage due to the earthquake, 89 houses in the district suffered moderate and partial damage, according to the statistics of the District Police Office.

According to Police Chief DSP Pratith Singh Rathore, 89 houses have been damaged as per the details collected so far.

                


 


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