Maoist Centre Chair urges govt to arrange safe settlement for Namkha folks

Kathmandu: CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has called attention to the government to arrange for the rescue and safe settlement of residents at Tilgaun in Namkha Rural Municipality-6, who are at risk of landslides.

“I want to draw the government’s serious attention to ensuring immediate rescue and safe settlement for the residents of the risk areas. I direct the party ranks to take necessary precautions and mobilise for rescue to prevent loss of life and property in Humla,” the former Prime Minister and leader of the main opposition party in parliament said today via social media.

Leader Dahal urged the government to focus not only on capital-centric discussions regarding the rising risks of glacial lake outbursts due to the increasing impact of climate change, but also to pay attention to carrying out scientific studies and disaster preparedness works in remote areas of the country.

He has said, “The occurrence of mudslides due to the glacial lake outburst has put the settlement there at risk. The water supply infrastructure, roads, and bridges have been damaged due to the landslides, and the fact that 33 local citizens are awaiting relief and rescue has made the situation even more serious.”