Reviewing the progress of reconstruction five years after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, Nepal

Acharya, Prabin; Sharma, Keshab; Pokharel, Govind Raj; Adhikari, Rachana

doi:10.1080/09613218.2022.2043139

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“…The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) was established in December 2015, 8 months after the earthquake in Nepal. The Authority provided financial assistance in the form of grants to people whose houses had been damaged (Acharya et al, 2022); however, for many, the assistance came too late. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the government of Nepal could not carry out necessary initial needs assessments (Shrestha and Pathranarakul, 2018), and there were observed difficulties in coordination, a lack of local leadership, and gaps in the supply chain for relief distribution (especially in rural areas) (Hall et al, 2017).…”

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Context, culture, and cordons: The feasibility of post-earthquake cordons learned through a case study in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Shrestha,

Orchiston

2023

Earthquake Spectra

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Increasingly, post-earthquake cordons (PECs) have been used to support response and recovery activities around the world. However, thus far, the empirical analysis of cordons has not considered the overarching feasibility of their use. This research aims to fill this gap through a case study of Kathmandu Valley following the 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal. It draws on a broader study that has investigated various aspects of cordons in New Zealand and Italy. In total, 13 interviews were conducted in the Nepali language with relevant experts of varying backgrounds and expertise such as academics, disaster management officers, policymakers, municipality representatives, and practitioners (INGO). The interviews were semi-structured and conducted through purposive and snowball sampling. The data was translated, transcribed, and then coded into NVivo software which was then analyzed inductively through an iterative thematic process. The findings of this research demonstrate the importance of context in understanding PECs and their implications on disaster response and recovery. For cordons to be feasible, many factors such as resource challenges (physical, economic, and human) and provisions for temporary housing, welfare, access to essential services, security, and availability of alternative transportation routes are essential. In addition, legislative frameworks, trust in government institutions, and cultural nuances need to be taken into consideration if PECs are to be feasible as a disaster response and recovery strategy.

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Context, culture, and cordons: The feasibility of post-earthquake cordons learned through a case study in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Shrestha,

Orchiston

2023

Earthquake Spectra

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“…Further, it is also crucial to recognize that the lack of human resources in the difficult terrain of the far western part of Nepal and the lack of availability of building materials could result in price hikes, as we noticed earlier. Sharma et al [48,49] and Acharya et al [50,51] have drawn attention to the persistent challenges of post-disaster reconstruction in Nepal, like bureaucratic burdens on implementation and the vested interests of some parties resulting in corruption, reflecting on the fragile governance of Nepal.…”

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Reconnaissance of the Effects of the MW5.7 (ML6.4) Jajarkot Nepal Earthquake of 3 November 2023, Post-Earthquake Responses, and Associated Lessons to Be Learned

Subedi,

KC,

Sharma

et al. 2024

Geosciences

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On 3 November 2023, a moment magnitude (MW) 5.7 (Local Magnitude, ML6.4) earthquake struck the western region of Nepal, one of the most powerful seismic events since 1505 in the region. Even though the earthquake was of moderate magnitude, it caused significant damage to several masonry buildings and caused slope failures in some regions. The field reconnaissance carried out on 6–9 November by the study team, following the earthquake, conducted the first-hand preliminary damage assessment in the three most affected districts—Jajarkot; West Rukum; and Salyan. This study covers the observed typical structural failures and geotechnical case studies from the field study. To have a robust background understanding, this paper examines the seismotectonic setting and regional seismic activity in the region. The observations of earthquake damage suggest that most of the affected buildings were made of stone or brick masonry without seismic consideration, while most of the reinforced concrete (RC) buildings remained intact. Case histories of damaged buildings, the patterns, and the failure mechanisms are discussed briefly in this paper. Significant damage to Khalanga Durbar, a historical monument in Jajarkot, was also observed. Medium- to large-scale landslides and rockfalls were recorded along the highway. The motorable bridge in the Bheri River suffered from broken bolts, rotational movement at the expansion joint, and damage to the stoppers. The damage observations suggest that, despite the existence of building codes, their non-implementation could have contributed to the heavy impact in the region. This study highlights that the local population faces a potential threat of subsequent disasters arising from earthquakes and earthquake-induced landslides. This underscores the necessity for proactive measures in preparedness for future disasters.

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Natural Hazards, Risks and Disasters in Nepal: Insights from Bibliometric Analysis of Research Papers and Disaster Databases

Emmer

2024

Geoenvironmental Disaster Reduction

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Reviewing the progress of reconstruction five years after the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, Nepal

Cited by 7 publications

References 27 publications

Context, culture, and cordons: The feasibility of post-earthquake cordons learned through a case study in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Context, culture, and cordons: The feasibility of post-earthquake cordons learned through a case study in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Reconnaissance of the Effects of the MW5.7 (ML6.4) Jajarkot Nepal Earthquake of 3 November 2023, Post-Earthquake Responses, and Associated Lessons to Be Learned

Natural Hazards, Risks and Disasters in Nepal: Insights from Bibliometric Analysis of Research Papers and Disaster Databases

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