Landslide in Jumla Destroys Homes, Locals Allege Government Negligence

Kalibahadur Pariyar
Jumla. A dry landslide in Khaldhunga village, Hima Rural Municipality-6, Jumla, has caused significant damage to three houses. The landslide, which occurred around 12:00 PM on Chait 17, completely destroyed one of local resident Lalijan Adhikari's two houses, while the other was partially damaged.

Similarly, the house of Buccho Adhikari in the same area was also damaged. The landslide completely destroyed food grains, utensils, and other belongings inside the houses.

Locals estimate the total damage to be around 2 million rupees. Fortunately, no human casualties were reported as the landslide occurred during the daytime.

According to the locals, the village youth had submitted a petition to the local government a week ago regarding the risk of falling rocks in the area.

Although the elected representatives had assured them of conducting a site inspection and resolving the issue, residents complained that no effective action was taken.

Locals expressed dissatisfaction, stating that hours after the incident, the concerned authorities had not yet reached the site. It is reported that when the homeowners went to the Jugad Police Station to file a report, they were only given assurances that officials would arrive the next day.

Currently, the affected families are taking shelter in neighbors' homes. According to the residents, Khaldhunga village has long been at risk due to weak rocks and cliffs.

Previously, in Ashoj 2079, six houses in the same village were swept away by landslides due to incessant rain. However, victims complained that they did not receive adequate relief at that time either.