With the presence of a large number of very old houses including the ancient cultural and historical heritage structures, Kathmandu valley continues to remain in a high risk zone in the event of a disaster like earthquake. Furthermore, as road…
With the presence of a large number of very old houses including the ancient cultural and historical heritage structures, Kathmandu valley continues to remain in a high risk zone in the event of a disaster like earthquake. Furthermore, as road access for fire engines and ambulances is available only to around 30 per cent houses in the valley, casualties are likely to be high. NSET has warned about the need for better land use policy and post-quake reconstruction planning. Source: thehimalayantimes.com