Mangala:Myagdi Total of 166 households have been severely impacted by recent rain-induced floods and landslides at Mangala Rural Municipality in Myagdi. The natural disasters have completely destroyed 17 houses, placed 77 houses at high risk, and rendered 72 houses vulnerable to further damage.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the local government reported that the disasters have led to the damage of 572 ropanis of farmland. Additionally, 12 livestock sheds have been completely destroyed, 18 others partially damaged, and 20 roadways have been affected. Vulnerable settlements have been identified in Chiswang at Ward-5, Bhaiwang at Ward-2, and a settlement at Ward-4.
Currently, relief materials are being distributed to affected families, and temporary settlements are being arranged. Efforts are also underway to collect data on the extent of the loss and damage. Displaced individuals have been evacuated to safer locations.
Ganga Prasad Purja and Krishna Lal Sapkota of Baranja have urged the local government to implement protective measures to safeguard vulnerable settlements and control landslides. They emphasized that the situation could deteriorate further if no action is taken.
Settlements in the Chhiswang, Sahasradhara, Torakhet, and Seraphat areas are at risk due to erosion caused by the Myagdi River. The local level is working to gather details on the damage inflicted on irrigation and drinking water projects.