The flood victims of Duduwa say, “where should we build a house?”

Banke. Bahuri Lonia of Duduwa Gaonpalika Ward-2 Kadhaipurwa of Banke has urged to take initiative for their proper shelter. He has become a flood victim after his house was destroyed by the flood in Duduwa River near his house on Bhadra 11.

Her neighbor, Matala Lonia, said she had nothing left but her clothes after the flood. When it rained, she complained that her family had been in trouble for three days because there was no shelter. The two have made the request to a team including Banke Chief District Officer Shivaram Gelal, who is also the coordinator of the District Disaster Management Committee. Chief District Officer Gelal’s team had reached Kadhaipurwa to understand the flood situation and distribute relief.

Duduwa village municipality has been affected by floods, erosion, and erosion every year due to floods in Rapti River and Duduwa River. Due to the floods on Bhadra 11, the Duduwa River had cut through the north of Kadhaipurwa village and flowed towards the village.

‘Sir, where should we build a house and live? The land with Rs. We have been in trouble for three days’, Bahuri lamented. He also warned that the village of Kadhaipurwa would be in danger if the river was not eroded. The flood that came three days ago has completely washed away three houses in Kadhaipurwa. The victims have taken shelter in relatives and community schools.

Duduwa and Rapti Sonari have been at risk due to the Laxmanpur Dam, which India has unilaterally built in the international border area. The village itself has been uprooted due to the problem of flooding and cotton every year. Villages including Chhitapurwa, Tapri, and Piprahawal of Duduwa have been displaced due to floods in Rapti and Duduwa rivers.

Meanwhile, the District Disaster Management Committee Banke has distributed relief at the rate of Rs 15,000 to the flood victims of Kadhaipurwa. Chief District Officer Gelal said that cash relief was provided to them to solve the immediate problem. He said, “This relief is for immediate relief. We will strive for your safe stay, ”he said.