In the shadow of natural disasters, people in Nepal, uncertainty and fear are their daily partner
First published Global Voices
The goddess of the Nawakot district area is the town of two neighboring villages on the Ousal River. Photo by Susemita Aral, October 20, with permission.
Nepal was hit by the Nepal-Babit border areas Nanokoshi Flood Pushing, 46 days after him, October 20, 2026, was hit by landslides on Gorkhar Chumanbri Another round of flooding.( See opening picture.) Rasua and Nuwat were affected by previous disaster. The new disaster deepens the wounds of the community living under natural disasters. The uncertainty and fear of people with their daily lives is a day of renewed survival.
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Climate Change In the disaster At one time, the faces of popular tourism have changed completely. The destruction of natural beauty and livelihoods for local people. One after another, a town has been destroyed. Like road, bridges, and water power plants Also important infrastructure Flood level. The total death toll as a government is yet to be confirmed.
The survivors are still looking for their belongings. Goddess of Nowakot District. Photo by Susemita Aral, October 20, with permission.
However, there is an uncomfortable truth: the damage that people cause is often ignored. In the absence of statistics, dreams, lost livelihoods, and memories are the world. The struggle for the loss of a loved one continues to survive, and some communities are covered with uncertainty. Many try to create a new life with little that remains. To stand around and rebuild It's not easy for them.
The scope of reconstruction is huge. The damage is not only from houses, roads and bridges, but also from agricultural lands and local businesses. On the ground of Keodo News Report According to that, 7,500 houses were damaged or completely destroyed. The cost of recovery is 4.7 billion dollars. The government is on the rise of emergency relief. The work of restoration and reconstruction That hurt. Flooding in the Himalayan lake (in the same way)Gladys.He also admits to the risks of natural disasters. The destruction of bridges and communications has affected the survivors. The reconstruction work is also slow, and they are afraid of new threats.
Some houses are still standing, but residents have left. Kumru's reward in Nowakot District. Photo by Susemita Aral, October 20, with permission.
A joint initiative has been organized to rebuild damaged infrastructure and restore emergency services. However, promise of help and that money is not about reaching people or victims. Nepal's Meaning minister Online Recording for Foreign Support According to the report, Nepal received the US$24.89 million in terms of disaster. With information on how aid is collected and how it is being distributed, transparency can grow. On the other hand, the Prime Minister's Office. According toIn addition to cash, goods and rescue teams, there have been promises of US$50.47 million support.
There's still no such thing as a long-term reform plan. Official Progress Not done. So far, most aid costs are to provide immediate needs for people such as medical, food and temporary shelters.
What about the houses without men? Journalist Sussimta Arial. Photo from the Moeva in Nowakot district: Sushamita Arial, October 20, with permission.
Many affected cities are still far away from the chance to rebuild and restore livelihoods. India, China, the United States, and Arab Arabia are sending aid to Amirshahi (UA). Other international financial institutions including Asia Development Bank He promised to help.( See opening picture.) Yet the recovery speed is not the same in all areas. Not only challenges to bringing lost resources to the affected community, but also to restore livelihood and public health, and also to restore security within the fear of returning natural disasters.
In a series of photos below, Global Voices shares how the impact of the disaster has been on the lives of ordinary people in Nepal. All photos taken by Susamah Arial in Nowakot District on October 7, 2026.
They are looking forward to the headquarters of relief and emergency goods at Bihava in Nowakot district and others. Photo: Sussimita Aral. Used with permission.
Photo by Susamama Arial. Used with permission.
A house once. Photo by Susamita Arial from Viva at Nowakot District. Used with permission.
Once some of them had the entire world, today it was destroyed. Photo by Susamita Arial from Viva at Nowakot District. Used with permission.
Window windows have been broken and emergency escape routes have been broken. Photo by Susamita Arial from Viva at Nowakot District. Used with permission.
There's nothing left of a house along the river of Dasa. Photo: Sussimita Aral. Used with permission.
A helmet is empty. Photo by Susamita Arial from Viva at Nowakot District. Used with permission.
