Ramechhap, Oct. 9 -- The incessant rainfall between October 3 and 5 has triggered massive ground movement in ward 3 of Sunapati Rural Municipality in Ramechhap district, putting around 90 families from four villages at high risk as the land beneath their homes continues to slide.

Residents of Keureni, Saune, Nagasiwa and Chyamdung villages have reported deep cracks in their homes and shifting soil since a landslide originating from the Khani Khola stream began eroding the slopes beneath the Sunapati hill. "The ground has started moving downhill again. New springs have emerged everywhere, and the soil in the area is sliding," said Ram Shrestha, a resident of Saune. "This area has always been prone to landslides, but last year's disaster m...