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Lawmakers Urge Compensation and Relief for Citizens Affected by Heavy Rains and Landslides

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Members of the House of Representatives have drawn attention to the impact of heavy rains, storms, and landslides on citizens and infrastructure across various districts. Lawmakers are urging the government to provide appropriate compensation and relief to those affected, highlighting damage to homes, schools, and roads, and the disruption to daily life.

  • MP Balawati Sharma noted that strong winds in Baglung damaged roofs of schools and houses and impacted agricultural crops.
  • MP Som Sharma advocated for government seriousness in disaster risk management and the installation of corrugated zinc sheets on rural mud houses.
  • MP Bhumika Limbu Subba pointed out disruptions to road sections along the Mid-Hill (Pushpalal) Highway affecting daily life in eastern hilly districts.
  • MP Kshitiz Thebe demanded compensation for disaster victims in Taplejung and Panchthar districts following heavy rains on May 22.
  • Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon have blocked the Beni-Jomsom road section along the Kaligandaki corridor in Myagdi district, stranding four vehicles.

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