Dry landslides have been occurring continuously in the Manaslu region of northern Gorkha since Tuesday morning, with repeated incidents reported in Kyrak, particularly along the route connecting the area to Serang Monastery, according to local reports. Kalden Chhewang Lama, chairperson of Ward No. 5 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality, said the landslides have continued and raised concern among residents.
Repeated Landslides Reported in Kyrak
The reported activity is concentrated in Kyrak, where dry landslides have been occurring repeatedly. Local accounts have drawn particular attention to the route linking Kyrak with Serang Monastery. The reports describe the landslides as ongoing, rather than as a single isolated event, with incidents continuing from Tuesday morning.
Lama said repeated landslides had been reported in the area. The information provided does not specify the number of landslides, the precise locations affected along the route, or how far the activity extends beyond the Kyrak area. It also does not state whether the route has been closed or whether movement between Kyrak and the monastery has been disrupted.
Residents Express Concern
The continuing reports have caused concern among local residents. The available information does not detail specific damage, injuries or evacuations, and no further information on those matters was provided in the reports. The immediate concern described by residents is tied to the repeated nature of the landslides and their occurrence near the route connecting Kyrak to Serang Monastery.
Dry landslides are the term used in the reports to describe the activity. No additional explanation of the ground conditions or the cause of the landslides was included. The reports also do not provide details about weather conditions, monitoring or any assessment of the affected area by authorities.
Information on the Route and Impact Remains Limited
The route between Kyrak and Serang Monastery is the specific location highlighted in accounts from the area. However, the available reports do not say whether the route is currently passable, whether any structures or other assets have been affected, or whether residents have been advised to avoid particular sections. Those details have not been confirmed in the information provided.
The reports likewise do not give a forecast for how long the landslides may continue. With repeated activity reported since Tuesday morning, local residents remain concerned, while the scale and practical impact of the incidents are not yet clear from the available information.
