GORKHA, JUL 01 - Locals of Kerauja VDC in Gorkha have demanded immediate relocation to safer location as landslides have posed serious threat to their settlements. Villagers said the area witnessed many dry landslides after the April 25 earthquake and, with the onset of monsoon, the occurrence of landslides has increased. Sanumaya Gurung of Kerauja-1 said, “Our children are fearful and cannot sleep during rains.”
Former VDC Chairman Suka Bahadur Gurung said around 2,400 are at high risk and in need of immediate relocation. “They can’t even travel to neighbouring villages because the landslides have swept away the trails.” Gurung said.
Health workers at the local health post have left for the district headquarters due to landslide fears. Locals have been deprived of medical care. “Two villagers have already died of unidentified diseases,” a local teacher said. Local schools are also closed.
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