म्याग्दीका पहिरोको अध्ययन सुरु
MYAGDI, October 3:
A team of geologists has initiated a field study of landslide-affected areas in Myagdi starting today. Led by the Nepal Geological Society under the leadership of its President, Bhaskar Khatiwada, and coordinated by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the technical team has begun detailed field assessments across the affected locations.
Surat KC, Mayor of Beni Municipality, shared that the team visited high-risk landslide areas posing threats to Beni Bazaar—including Khareni Kholsa, Khoriya Pakho, and the slope above Campus Chowk—to conduct technical evaluations. “Following recommendations from the municipality and a decision by the District Disaster Management Committee, the team of geologists and technicians arrived in Beni on Friday and commenced their study today,” Mayor KC said. “The plan is to conduct technical assessments across all vulnerable areas in Beni Bazaar, the municipality, and throughout the district.” He added that short-term and long-term mitigation measures will be implemented based on the team’s recommendations.
Champak Babu Silwal, a geologist and Assistant Professor at Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, explained that aerial photos are being captured using drones to evaluate the landslide conditions and soil structure. Additionally, rock and soil samples are being collected from the landslide sites for scientific analysis. “We have initiated the study using various methods, specialized equipment, and field inspections,” Silwal stated. “We formed three sub-teams comprising four experts from Kathmandu alongside local technicians and local personnel with geology backgrounds.”
The team will analyze field data and collected samples before submitting a technical report to the government. Recent heavy rains last week triggered floods and landslides in Myagdi, resulting in seven fatalities, two missing persons, complete destruction of over 200 homes and sheds, and the displacement of residents across dozens of villages.
Kul Prasad Acharya, Assistant Chief District Officer of Myagdi, reported that as of Friday, 111 houses were completely damaged, 93 partially damaged, and 342 remain at high risk, noting that these figures may increase further.
Continuous rain from September 24 to 27 triggered floods and landslides that disrupted main roads, electricity, and communication services, severely impacting daily life in Myagdi. Chief District Officer Ganesh Gaire confirmed that ongoing efforts are underway to restore transportation, communication, and power supply.
