Manisha Koirala holds back tears as she talks about floods in Nepal and urges international community to help by not reducing tourism: ‘Can’t the pain be eased? Please, God’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actress Manisha Koirala has opened up about the devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Nepal and admitted that she had to struggle to put her pain 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, originally from Kathmandu, spoke about the tragedy at the “In Solidarity with Nepal” event organized by spiritual leader Sadhguru on Sunday. Clearly overwhelmed by the magnitude of the suffering, she said she attended the meeting without hesitation after receiving a call from Sadhguru.“Today, when Guruji called me, I came without thinking. It is a huge and inexplicable kind of pain that we are feeling. I am more speechless than ever and more confused than ever. “I can’t even begin to understand this,” the actor said.The actress struggled to contain her emotions during the speech and was seen pausing several times to catch her breath before continuing. Recalling the destruction she witnessed after the earthquake, Koirala said the latest tragedy has left her unable to face even the prospect of visiting some of the worst-affected areas.“Why does our country face such frequent disasters? Sometimes an earthquake hits and families burn; other times, catastrophic floods come, leaving behind the suffering of thousands of people. When the earthquake hit, I went to Sindhupalchok. I saw those houses collapsed, their worlds shattered. I don’t even have the courage to go to Rasuwa to see it,” he said.Reflecting on the recurring disasters that have hit Nepal, Koirala also questioned whether human actions or nature itself could be contributing to the country’s continued suffering. Despite his anguish, he stressed the need for people to find the strength to rebuild and move forward, even if progress comes step by step.“Why does nature, or perhaps our own actions, cause us so much recurring pain? Can’t the pain be lessened? Please, God, can we have less pain? I don’t know how to understand my feelings. How much more pain will this life make us endure? All I know is that when we face a problem, we have no choice but to overcome it. There is nothing left for us to do but gather all our strength and take small steps forward. And that is what our nation will do. “That’s what our people will do.”The actress also sought help from the international community so as not to reduce tourism. She said: “Beyond this, I want to ask the entire international community who have been so kind and loving to Nepal time and time again. I pray that your love and support continues. As a nation, we need people to visit our country, we need tourism. We do not want to be known simply as a country full of disasters or constantly facing difficulties. We want to be known for our beautiful climate, the Himalayas, our great people, nature, culture and 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 very much…”The devastation has left Nepal grappling with a massive humanitarian crisis. The floods were caused by a major glacial collapse near the border with Tibet, which sent powerful currents through Bhote Koshi and Lende Khola before the waters reached the Trishuli River.