Pema Chhandom's Tragic Story: Family Faces Devastation from Natural Disasters

Summary

Pema Chhandom’s family in Rasuwa’s small Bhaarkhu has been left in fear after floodwaters from the Bhote Koshi river damaged their hut and her son went missing. The family, already devastated by the 2072 BS earthquake, says it has received little real help and is now searching for safety and a permanent home.

Key Points
  • Pema Chhandom’s family in small Bhaarkhu, Rasuwa, has been hit again by disaster after the Bhote Koshi flood damaged their temporary hut.
  • Her son has gone missing since the flood, leaving the family without its main supporter and breadwinner.
  • The family says it has received only nominal relief and no meaningful help from local or government representatives.
  • After losing their home in the 2072 BS earthquake, the family is again struggling to find safe shelter and stability.
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