Lahan Municipality Provides Relief to Musahar Community Affected by Storm

Lahan Municipality distributed relief materials including tarpaulins, rice, salt, and cooking oil to Musahar families affected by the storm that struck Saturday evening. Mayor Mahesh Prasad Chaudhary prioritized immediate shelter arrangements for the victims and pledged to establish long-term housing within one week. The municipality has also advanced plans to construct 500 houses in a second phase for landless and squatter families.

6 Vaisakh, Siraha – The storm that hit Saturday evening caused significant damage in the Musahar settlement. In Lahan Municipality–2, Kalabanjar, 21 Musahar families lost their tin and leaf roofing. During an on-site inspection, Mayor Mahesh Prasad Chaudhary distributed essential supplies such as tarpaulins, rice, salt, and cooking oil to the affected families.

On the occasion, Mayor Chaudhary stated, “Providing immediate secure shelter to families affected by the storm is the municipality’s top priority. We have supplied tarpaulins to keep the affected households safe. Within the next week, we will provide tin sheets to establish long-term housing.” He also informed that a plan to build 500 houses in a second phase is underway for long-term management of landless and squatter families.

“We are planning to relocate squatter families to safe locations,” Mayor Chaudhary added. Currently, 42 families reside in the affected settlement. Additionally, the storm caused damage to seven houses in Lahan–24 and one house in Lahan–19.