Monsoon Adds Woes

Around seven months have passed since a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit Jajarkot, Rukum West and nearby districts, destroying many houses and causing numerous fatalities. With the monsoon season now wreaking havoc across the country, around 14,000 Jajarkot earthquake victims are still living under torn tarpaulins and leaking corrugated zinc sheets. The earthquake survivors faced a harsh winter without adequate shelter and warm clothing, and now they are grappling with new challenges posed by the rainy season.