On the early morning of Wednesday, 9th November 2022, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck western Nepal, as the epicenter was located in Khaptad Chhana Rural Municipality of Bajhang district, near the border with Doti district. As a result of the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, a total of 7,175 families were severely affected. The data collected from the affected District Chapters of NRCS indicates that 1,882 houses were destroyed severely in the districts of Achham, Bajhang, Bajura, and Doti, while an additional 6,181 houses suffered partial damage. The widespread impact had resulted in significant humanitarian challenges for the affected communities. 

In response to the earthquake, the government of Nepal, local governments, and development partners executed relief works. This report reflects the effectiveness of the relief work and immediate support.

Full report can be accessed in this link. 

https://reliefweb.int/report/nepal/post-distribution-monitoring-report-far-western-earthquake-response-nepal-2023?fbclid=IwY2xjawEposRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXJ7_-DZQym13BYiE1ATTD6WF2qe3HrLY2ODw3ccYdc8lsV7BVzjIQqjhQ_aem_HRHQvvv06kKvNbjA0Mu0rw