Veteran actor Manisha Koirala has opened up about the devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Nepal, admitting that she has been left struggling to put her grief into words. As the country continues to deal with the aftermath of the disaster, the actor questioned why Nepal has been forced to endure one natural calamity after another.Koirala, who is originally from Kathmandu, spoke about the tragedy at the “In Solidarity with Nepal” event organised by spiritual leader Sadhguru on Sunday. Clearly overwhelmed by the scale of the suffering, she said she attended the gathering without hesitation after receiving a call from Sadhguru.“Today, when Guruji called me, I just came without thinking. It is a humongous, unexplainable kind of pain that we are feeling. I am as speechless as I could ever be, and as confused as ever. I cannot even begin to comprehend this,” said the actor.The actor struggled to hold back her emotions during the address and was seen pausing several times to catch her breath before continuing. Recalling the destruction she witnessed following the earthquake, Koirala said the latest tragedy has left her unable to even face the prospect of visiting some of the worst-hit areas.“Why does our country face such frequent disasters? Sometimes an earthquake strikes and families burn; other times, such catastrophic floods arrive, leaving behind the suffering of thousands of people. When the earthquake struck, I went to Sindhupalchok. I saw those collapsed homes, their shattered worlds. I don’t even have the courage to go to Rasuwa to see it,” she said.Reflecting on the recurring disasters that have affected Nepal, Koirala also questioned whether human actions or nature itself could be contributing to the country’s continuing suffering. Despite her anguish, she stressed the need for people to find the strength to rebuild and move forward, even if progress comes one small step at a time.“Why does nature, or perhaps our own actions, cause us so much recurring pain? Can the pain not be lessened? Please, God, can we have less pain? I don’t know how to comprehend my feelings. How much more pain will this life make us endure? All I know is that when we are faced with a problem, we have no choice but to overcome it. We have nothing else to do but collect all our strength and take baby steps forward. And that is what our nation will do. That is what our people will do.”The actress further seeked help from the international community help as well by not cutting down on tourism. She said, “Beyond this, I want to request the entire international community, that you have been so kind and loving toward Nepal time and time again. I pray that your love and support continue. As a nation, we need people to visit our country, we need tourism. We don’t want to be known merely as a country that is full of disasters or constantly facing hardship. We want to be known for our beautiful weather, Himalayas, great people, nature, the culture, traditions. Yes, there is a calamity near the Nepal border, but tourism is our lifeblood. I hope and encourage the international community to travel to Nepal once again. Guruji, thank you so much…”The devastation has left Nepal grappling with a massive humanitarian crisis. The floods were triggered by a major glacial collapse near the Tibet border, sending powerful currents through the Bhote Koshi and Lende Khola before the waters reached the Trishuli River.
