Aftermath
I had visited Terai to meet the survivors of the Terai Floods of 2017. The following are the stories from the people affected by the floods.
This time my journey into Nepal has taken me to the southern plains of the country where recently the monsoon floods have wrecked havoc. Even though this is a natural disaster due to excessive rain, the sufferings of the people who reside in these communities are at many times fuelled by the prevalent social ills of inequality and injustice in our societies. We can always google the statistics of the damages but not stories, so I will be spending my time here walking along the banks of these rivers whose waters have changed not only their course but also the future of many individuals, families and communities. I hope, in doing so, I can listen to the hurt and hopes of these survivors and share their stories with you all.
Not Knowing Why
Stories, Aftermath“After the floods, I keep her closer. She has become the source of my happiness. Sometimes, tears fall down just ......
Tears have dried
Stories, Saptari, AftermathWhen are are together we laugh more times than we cry....
Sometimes, all you need is a couch
Stories, AftermathSometimes, all you need is a couch....
Happiness and Sadness
Stories, AftermathHappiness comes and goes, sadness stays. That is life for me....
Pigs don’t talk
Stories, Saptari, AftermathI think the pigs like what I cook for them. They eat everything without saying anything....
The Daughter of a Kamtiya
Stories, Saptari, AftermathThe Gauna was a big celebration for my husband and his father and mother, but not for me. That day I cried a lot. But what can a woman do?...
Discussing Food
Stories, AftermathIn those years, people have changed and places have changed. But we, husband and wife, remain the same....
After the Harvest
Stories, Saptari, AftermathMy husband stays at home and looks after the children. He fell off a roof and broke his leg and shoulder and he cannot do much....
Laughter amidst sorrow
Stories, AftermathWe all laughed and for a moment everyone let go of their worries. Moments like these reignite the gratitude in us for being alive....
Happy Songs
Stories, Saptari, AftermathEvery morning I take my children boating in these backwaters and sing them happy songs....