Suwa Malla had travelled from Bajura in Western Nepal to Timure in Rasuwa, Central Nepal, in search of work.
With plenty of casual work available, she says her family were able to make a decent living there for several years.
But the 32-year-old’s life changed completely after the August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.
Malla and her family, who survived the floods, are currently taking shelter at a ward office in Lalitpur, alongside another family in a similar situation.
Our Nepali correspondent Pratichya Dulal spoke with Malla, who says her family is worried about where they will live next, but that finding work to support themselves day to day is an even more pressing concern.
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