Nepal Floods Culture

Survivors have their hair cut at a monastery where people are taking refuge in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

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Nepal flood survivors fear loss of culture and community

Nepal flood survivors fear loss of culture and community

Floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have left many like Tsering Gelbu Lama grappling with loss. Lama lost his wife. But he hasn't managed to tell his young daughter about her mother's death. Survivors are sheltering in a monastery in Kathmandu. They fear the floods have washed away not just homes but also cultural traditions tied to their ancestral lands. Rasuwa is known for its Buddhist culture. The district in the Himalayas along the Nepal-Tibet border faces challenges as young people move to cities. Many survivors worry about preserving their heritage. Important festivals and cultural practices are at risk of disappearing.