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Saigrace Pokharel, storyteller and filmmaker, joins the podcast to share his first-hand experience from the Rasuwa flood-affected areas and the reality he witnessed while helping flood victims. He talks about the difficult journey to Rasuwa, damaged road conditions, trauma among survivors, challenges faced by relief workers, and why the needs of flood victims change as the situation develops. The conversation explores the ground reality of the Rasuwa flood, disaster relief in Nepal, over-donation and poor relief coordination, natural disaster preparedness, flood recovery, and the need for stronger disaster management policies. Saigrace also discusses why Nepal must be better prepared for future natural disasters and why failure of the new government could affect an entire generation. Beyond the disaster response, Saigrace Pokharel reflects on receiving the 40 Under 40 Youth Recognition Award, his journey as a storyteller and filmmaker, the meaning of storytelling, and the lessons he learned from visiting Rasuwa. This episode combines stories of resilience, humanitarian support, Nepal flood relief, government responsibility, youth leadership, and the power of storytelling during difficult times. From emotional accounts of people still processing the disaster to practical questions about aid, preparedness, warning systems, and recovery, the discussion offers a closer look at what communities actually need after a flood and what Nepal can learn before the next emergency.

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In this episode, Saurav Rimal shares the ground reality from flood-affected areas, discussing the difficult conditions faced by victims, the state of roads, rescue challenges, and the urgent need for relief. He provides an on-the-ground perspective on what is actually happening in areas affected by the flood and how communities are coping with the aftermath. The conversation explores the flood crisis, flood relief, rescue operations, and the management challenges faced by relief teams. Saurav discusses whether people were aware of the flood beforehand, the difficulties of reaching affected areas, and whether current rescue and relief efforts are sufficient. He also talks about the involvement of foreign countries in rescue operations, the reality of seeking international assistance, and what more is required to support communities affected by the flood. The discussion also highlights how ordinary people are contributing to *flood relief*, how their support is reaching affected communities, and what relief teams are planning next. Saurav explains what flood victims are thinking about right now and what their most immediate requirements are. This episode offers an honest look at the ground reality of the flood, the challenges of flood rescue and relief, disaster management, humanitarian assistance, road conditions, and the ongoing needs of flood-affected communities. If you want to understand what is happening beyond the headlines and what is actually required on the ground, this conversation provides an important firsthand perspective.

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What caused the Rasuwa flood, and could one of Nepal’s major flood disasters have been avoided? In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, journalist and author Ramesh Bhushal breaks down the Rasuwa flood, its possible causes, Nepal’s preparedness, and the critical failures that made the disaster more devastating. The conversation begins by examining the power and scale of the Rasuwa flood and what happened on the ground. Ramesh Bhushal explains the factors behind the Rasuwa flood cause, whether the disaster could have been avoided, and where Nepal failed in understanding and preparing for the growing risk of natural disasters. The discussion also explores Nepal’s broader flood disaster management system, disaster preparedness, early warning, infrastructure, government response, and the lessons Nepal needs to learn from the Rasuwa disaster. As climate change increases the risks of extreme weather and flooding, how can Nepal better prepare for future natural disasters? From the Rasuwa flood and Nepal floods to climate change in Nepal, flood risk, disaster management, and future preparedness, this episode raises important questions about whether Nepal is prepared for the next major disaster. Watch the full conversation with journalist and author Ramesh Bhushal to understand what caused the Rasuwa flood, what Nepal got wrong, and what needs to change to prevent future disasters.

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Muskan Khatun, activist, law student and acid attack survivor, joins us for a deeply personal conversation about her life before the acid attack, the incident that changed her life, her recovery, and her continued fight for justice and awareness for acid attack victims in Nepal. In this episode, Muskan Khatun shares the story behind the acid attack, the challenges she faced during treatment, the pain experienced by her family, and how she found the strength to raise her voice for other acid attack survivors. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding acid attack victims, the emotional challenges of dealing with trauma, and why punishment should focus on the criminals rather than the victims. Muskan also talks about why she chose to pursue law, what justice means to her, how individuals should respond to threats, and what the government should do to better support acid attack victims. She reflects on the support she received, the international response to her case, and how she learned to manage her emotions after one of the hardest phases of her life. This conversation explores acid attack in Nepal, acid violence, women’s rights, victim support, acid attack law, justice for acid attack victims, treatment and rehabilitation, activism, and resilience. Watch the full conversation with Muskan Khatun and hear her story of surviving an acid attack, finding strength, pursuing justice, and becoming a voice for others.

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