Nepal's Melamchi Valley Faces Unrelenting Disasters

Residents struggle to rebuild as floods, landslides, and climate change reshape their lives.

Melamchi, located 50 kilometers from Kathmandu, has been devastated by extreme weather, including floods and landslides.
Many homes and farms in the valley have been destroyed, with residents like Saroj Lamichane and Sukuram Tamang losing their properties and livelihoods.
In 2021, floods swept away homes and fields, and recent landslides have caused additional damage, leaving many to rebuild from scratch.
Rising temperatures and glacial melt contribute to frequent natural disasters, as highlighted by a 2021 report from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.
Local and federal governments are urged to improve disaster preparedness and evacuation plans to protect vulnerable communities.