As the country observed National Earthquake Safety Day on Saturday, quake survivors in the district were complaining that government authorities were apathetic towards addressing their concerns.
Thousands of quake-displaced families have been living in poorly-built huts for the past nine months. The cold weather, meanwhile, has added to their woes.
fact that he is suffering from asthma.
Around 35 quake-affected households in Phulpingkatti as well as hundreds of others in Naranthan, Luksingh, Jhirpu, Panthali and Selangkatti are facing similar troubles.
Meanwhile, many senior citizens, children and women in Chagam, Ghipche and Kanglang have also fallen ill due to cold. Eighty-five-year-old Aaitimaya Tamang of Listi-5 said she is deprived of treatment due to shortage of medicines at local health post. She said people in the area have to go to Barhabise for medical care.