Landslide Threatens Homes in Bhaktapur Amid Budget Shortfalls
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jan 23
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What happened
Heavy rains triggered flooding in the Champamati stream, leading to a landslide in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur. The landslide has reached the yards of several houses in Hariyali Tole, exposing the foundations of some homes to the shifting ground. A separate landslide has also occurred at Ranikoat in the same ward.
From kathmandupost.com
Why it matters
Residents have urged authorities to take immediate action to contain the landslide and ensure the safety of the settlement. Pushpa Raj Basnet, Ward 8 Chair, stated that the municipality’s budget is insufficient to control the landslide and that additional funds must be sought from the federal and provincial governments.
From kathmandupost.com
Who's involved
- BhaktapurMunicipality facing landslide risk and budget constraints
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The entities involved
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Bhaktapur
municipality in Bhaktapur District, Nepal