1. Summary of Findings and Strategic Humanitarian Priorities
Pangtang VDC, experienced a profound number of collapsed houses due to the recent earthquake that struck central Nepal.
The Government of Nepal reports 36 dead, 1,450 competely destroyed houses and 175 partially damaged houses.
Katige is the center point for distributing relief materials for Pangtang, Gumba and Golche VDCs.
Villagers from Katige have been collecting relief materials for Gumba and Golche VDS due to its difficult accessibility.
Landslides have already been cleared, allowing relief materials to be transported and distributed.
Residents are living in makeshift tents made out of bamboo and plastic sheeting and sharing the same space with more than 50 people.
Several wards in Pantang VDC have received rice and salt packets distributed by Ratanchali Seva Samaj VDC.
Medical teams were seen providing assistance to injured and handicapped people at a medical camp in Katige.
Urgent action needed with regards to shelters, food items, temporary latrines, health, and NFIs.