Climate change hits mountain people on multiple fronts

Past rain shadow regions of Manang and Mustang are seeing heavy rains, falling crop yields, and destruction of homes in recent years.

Nisha Tulachan, an 18-year-old woman from Mustang’s Naurikot, died in her sleep. Her house made up of mud collapsed on her on the night of July 26, 2020 and she died on the spot. Her 70-year-old grandfather was seriously injured. Tulachan’s uncle Shukra Gauchan said that it had been raining for two days before the night of the incident, and their traditional house made of wood, hay, stones, and mud gave in.