A magnitude of 5.3 earthquake hit far western Nepal on 3 October 2023 at 14.40 pm followed 26 min later by a significantly stronger 6.3 magnitude. As it took place in the daytime, it gave time for the people to relocate themselves to a safer place after the initial jolt, resulting in fewer human casualties. The epicenter of the earthquake was Bajhang district of the Sudurpaschim Province and the tremors were felt in six neighboring districts (Bajura, Achham, Doti, Baitadi, Darchula and Dadeldhura). It was recorded one casualties, 29 injured and a total of 2895 residential houses were fully damaged, 6140 houses were partially damaged, and 3524 houses incurred some level of damage and strong in Bajhang (update till 18 Oct, 2023). The continuous aftershocks have forced people to leave houses and live in open spaces.

Therefore, NRCS mobilized ERT members for collecting data and information in Bajhang district. As a result, NCRS supported 150hh with tarpaulin, Blankets, Mattress (P-Foam) and 50 Sets of Kitchen Kits to most needy on 19-21 October, 2023 in Jayaprithvi Municipality, Ward-01 & 05 of Bajhang district.