Earthquake Damages Two Houses in Solukhumbu

January 7, 2025
Earthquake Damages Two Houses in Solukhumbu

An earthquake on Tuesday morning caused damage to two houses in Thulung Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.

According to police, a two-story house made of stone and mud with a stone roof, owned by 50-year-old Harka Bahadur Khatri in Thulung Dudhkoshi-7, Deusa Luruwa, was damaged.

Similarly, a two-story house made of stone, mud, and tin roof, owned by Ang Ngima Sherpa in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu-5, Helajung, also suffered damage, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dwarika Prasad Ghimire confirmed. A police team has been sent to the affected areas, and further details are yet to be confirmed.

Chief District Officer Anoj Kumar Ghimire stated that a detailed report on the damage in the district is still awaited. Meanwhile, all rescue and relief mechanisms, including the police, are on standby for possible emergencies.

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