'We cannot stay here forever': Timure flood survivors in Kathmandu prepare to return home
Summary
Flood survivors from Timure in Rasuwa are sheltering in Kathmandu and plan to return home after Tihar, saying the government has not provided a concrete rehabilitation plan. They want roads, temporary shelters and support to rebuild their lives after the Bhotekoshi flood and landslides destroyed homes and livelihoods.
Key Points
- Timure residents displaced by the Bhotekoshi flood are staying at Mustang Monastery in Kathmandu and plan to return to their village after Tihar.
- Survivors say the government has not announced a concrete rehabilitation or permanent resettlement plan, leaving them uncertain about their future.
- They say the Rs 15,000 monthly allowance for temporary accommodation is insufficient for rent, food and education costs in Kathmandu.
- A total of 411 people, including children and elderly residents, are currently sheltering at Mustang Monastery.
