Earthquake Safety Day being marked

TAPLEJUNG, Jan 16: Quake victims in Taplejung and Panchthar, who were rendered displaced due to powerful earthquake that struck the eastern region on September 18, are still passing through an insecure and pathetic life when the 14th National Earthquake Safety Day is being marked on Monday.

 

Various organizations are busy marking the day commemorating the devastating earthquake that occurred in Magh 2, 1990 BS by spending huge amount of money while, on the other, the victims of the quake that took place s few months ago are experiencing very panicky life due to hand-to-mouth problem coupled with bone-chilling cold. [break]



As many as 1,700 households have been displaced in Taplejung – the most hit-hard district– due to earthquake that had shaken off the eastern belt while 700 households are still compelled to survive life under tent.



The government has distributed relief worth Rs. 5,000 each to the quake-hit people but it has not been adequate so that the victims could feel a sign of relief.



Nepal is placed at 11th position in terms of seismic vulnerability in the world. The house bears 80 per cent of the sources for human loss due to earthquake, said seismic experts.

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