How has the Limi community responded to the threat of climate change?

The residents of Til have unanimously agreed to leave their centuries-old settlement by the end of 2025 and relocate to a safer location, as repeated floods and natural disasters threaten to destroy their Tibetan cultural heritage.

What is the Limi community doing to preserve their 1,000-year-old heritage?

The Limi community has approached the Nepalese government, requesting aid for the reconstruction of critical infrastructure and the resettlement of Til, but they have not received a response yet. They are waiting for their annual community meeting in November 2025 to decide their next steps.

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Remote Himalayan Village Fights to Preserve 1,000-Year-Old Heritage

Q: What happened to the village of Til in Nepal's Limi valley in May 2025?

A devastating flood of earth, water, and rocks came rushing down the mountainside, forcing the 21 families of Til to flee their homes.

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Til village in Nepal's Limi valley hit by devastating floods in May 2025
Residents reluctantly return to damaged homes, unanimously agree to relocate
Changing climate and natural disasters threaten centuries-old Tibetan settlement

Remote Himalayan Village Fights to Preserve 1,000-Year-Old Heritage

The remote Himalayan village of Til in Nepal's Limi valley is facing an uncertain future as its residents grapple with the devastating impact of climate change. On the night of May 15, 2025, a sudden flood of earth, water, and rocks came rushing down the mountainside, forcing the 21 families of Til to scramble to safety.

After two weeks of sheltering in tents, the villagers reluctantly moved back into their damaged homes, but have unanimously agreed to leave the centuries-old settlement by the end of 2025 for a safer location. This decision would have been unimaginable just a few years ago, as the Limi community has weathered epidemics, natural disasters, and geopolitical upheavals for over a millennium, preserving a rich Tibetan cultural heritage.