Salyan earthquake victims left in the lurch

One year on, thousands are still awaiting promised relief funds for temporary shelters, struggling to cope with inadequate support and reconstruction delays.

One year after a devastating earthquake struck Jajarkot, Rukum West and Salyan districts, many victims in Salyan are still grappling with the aftermath, waiting in vain for promised relief funds to build temporary shelters. Despite the submission of damage reports by local governments, families in Salyan continue to face the harsh reality of inadequate support.