A total of 479 settlements across Kavrepalanchok’s 13 local governments have been identified as being at high risk from monsoon-induced disasters. The figure was made public during a meeting of the District Disaster Management Committee held on June 1, 2026.
During the meeting, Assistant Chief District Officer Bholanath Guragain presented a report on settlement-level risk assessments by local governments. According to the data presented, 479 settlements are classified as highly vulnerable, 209 settlements are located in open areas, 192 settlements are considered safe, and 81 settlements have designated helipads for rescue operations.
Chief District Officer Gopal Kumar Adhikari stated that it is not currently feasible to relocate the settlements identified as highly vulnerable. He said, “Under the present circumstances, relocation is not possible. These settlements can only be kept under monitoring, and if a disaster occurs, local security personnel can provide a quick response.” According to him, the district does not have sufficient rescue equipment and supplies.
The meeting also urged local governments to provide youth-focused disaster response training and to procure essential relief and rescue materials in advance so that they remain prepared for post-disaster operations.
Based on data collected from local disaster management committees, elected representatives, and security agencies, the committee has projected that a significant population could be affected by monsoon-related disasters this year. “In particular, we estimate that residents living around the coastal and riverbank areas of Roshi, Sunkoshi, Indrawati, Punyamata, Jhikukhola, Dapchakhola, and other river systems will be affected by floods and landslides this year. We have been urging people to remain vigilant,” said Committee Coordinator and Chief District Officer Adhikari. According to him, all 13 local governments in the district are at high risk of floods and landslides.
According to information provided by local governments, Bethanchok Rural Municipality has the highest number of high-risk settlements, with around 100 settlements identified as vulnerable, while Chauri Deurali Rural Municipality has the fewest, with five settlements at risk. Likewise, the number of settlements or families at risk includes 25 in Dhulikhel Municipality, 50 each in Banepa and Namobuddha Municipalities, 83 in Panchkhal Municipality, 15 in Panauti Municipality, 15 in Mandandeupur Municipality, 35 in Temal Rural Municipality, 12 in Roshi Rural Municipality, 40 in Bhumlu Rural Municipality, 30 in Khanikhola Rural Municipality, and 19 in Mahabharat Rural Municipality.
During the continuous rainfall of October 26–28, 2024, floods and landslides claimed 78 lives in the district, while six people were listed as missing. According to district records, 75 people were injured in the disaster. Panauti Municipality recorded the highest death toll, with 17 fatalities. At that time, among the district’s 13 local governments, Panchkhal, Khanikhola, and Mahabharat did not report any human casualties.
Among those who lost their lives in the floods and landslides were 33 women, 29 men, nine boys, and seven girls. Of the total fatalities, 21 were students.