Sankhuwasabha, July 1 -- At least 28 families have been displaced after continuous rainfall triggered landslides in Tenchong settlement in ward 1 of Silichong Rural Municipality in Sankhuwasabha district. A community health post has also been placed at high risk.

The affected families have been evacuated to safer locations in coordination with the local government, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and local representatives.

The landslides began after continuous rain since Sunday night caused cracks to appear on the slope above the settlement, forcing residents of Upper and Lower Tenchong to abandon their homes. With the area still considered unsafe, displaced families are taking temporary shelter with relatives and neighbours.

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