Landslide Threatens Manang's Chame; Residents Flee, Appeal for Rescue

Pokhara. When called for news, Deputy Chief District Officer Krishnaprasad Poudel could be heard running away from a landslide. He said, 'Sir, I cannot talk on the phone. Please hang up now, I have to run.' In Chame, Manang, landslides are repeatedly occurring from the hills. Employees, security bodies, and locals are gathered in one place. Manang, already a narrow terrain, becomes unsafe as soon as a landslide occurs. Chame also suffered significant damage in the 2078 flood. Poudel said that landslides are currently occurring from the hills surrounding the district headquarters. 'Landslides are occurring from time to time. Villagers...