Ep:622 | What Caused the Rasuwa Flood? The Real Reason Behind the Disaster | Ramesh Bhushal

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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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