Lamidanda (Jajarkot): Despite claims from the district disaster management committee that relief materials have reached genuine earthquake victims in Jajarkot, those affected are expressing dissatisfaction and reporting a lack of aid. Their plight is exacerbated by the fact that they are living under the open sky during the winter season, and recent rainfall has intensified their challenges.

Ram Prasad Khatri of Nalgad Municipality-8 mentioned that the victims are exposed to the elements, and the rainfall is particularly concerning as it poses a risk to the already cracked houses, potentially causing further damage. The victims are now grappling with cold-related illnesses, including fever and typhoid.

In Dhaulakot of Barekot Rural Municipality-1, another quake-hit area, locals like Hari Bahadur Thapa revealed that they have not received any relief materials despite reaching out to the rural municipality multiple times. Dhaulakot is situated near Ramidanda, the epicenter of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake.

Chairperson of Barekot Rural Municipality, Bir Bahadur Giri, admitted that not all victims have received relief materials due to inadequate supplies. The municipality still requires 1,700 tarpaulins.

The situation is no better in Nalgad Municipality, where victims in areas such as municipality-8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 are still awaiting relief. Bhim Bahadur Khatri from Nalgad-8 criticized the distribution process, stating that some organizations provided relief without effective monitoring, resulting in unequal distribution.

Jaya Bahadur Khatri, the secretary of the Batase Cheuri Barma Forest Community Institution, highlighted that most houses in Nalgad-8 are damaged and unsuitable for living. Rainfall has intensified their suffering, leading to stones falling from the damaged houses.

Complaints about unequal distribution continue, with Ramkali Thapa from Bheri Municipality-3 stating that some have received relief twice, while others are left without assistance. Mal Bahadur Singh from Barekot Rural Municipality-4, currently residing in Khalanga, raised concerns that tenants were excluded from relief registration, leaving them without aid.