Rapid Visual Assessment of Sirpachaur Community affected by Jajarkot earthquake 2023
Taranga Nepal's architects reached the epicenter of the 2080 Jajarkot Earthquake-assessing 139 households and supporting temporary shelter construction. Lessons from 2015 Gorkha guide the way: rebuild smarter, safer, and community-rooted.
After the 2080 Jajarkot Earthquake, Taranga Nepal's architects embarked on an arduous 8-hour journey to Sirpachaur, the epicenter. They assessed damage, supported temporary shelter construction, and found widespread destruction: shattered homes, displaced families, and unsafe food storage. Learning from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake's rushed reconstruction, Taranga Nepal completed a 139-household assessment. This lays the groundwork for improved reconstruction, focusing on livelihoods, traditional architecture, and community involvement. The path to better rebuilding is clear.
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