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Bajura District: Over 135 Settlements at High Flood and Landslide Risk, Relocation Delayed

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More than 135 settlements in Bajura District are at high risk of floods and landslides as the monsoon season approaches, with residents demanding relocation. Local authorities have collected data on vulnerable settlements and forwarded it to the District Disaster Management Committee, but relocation efforts are delayed due to budget constraints, according to Chief District Officer Dorendra Niraula. Geographical experts will inspect high-risk areas to assess relocation feasibility.

  • Residents of settlements like Olena in Badimalika Municipality have lived under constant fear since 2019 due to recurring floods and landslides.
  • Several settlements in Budhinanda Rural Municipality, Triveni Municipality, Gaumul Rural Municipality, Budhiganga Municipality, and Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality are considered highly vulnerable.
  • Locals complain that elected representatives often promise relocation during elections but do not follow through after assuming office.
  • Many families in vulnerable settlements are forced to spend the monsoon under tarpaulin shelters in nearby forests.
  • The District Administration Office has requested support from the Home Ministry for safe shelter arrangements.

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