Tek Singh Bhat

Pic. 1. The situation, Relief Supported during the Terai flood 2017.  Earthquakes, landslides, floods, fires, and lightning are among the major natural disasters in Nepal. Among these, floods and landslides remain some of the country’s most significant shocks and stresses. Although this year’s monsoon arrived later than expected, the early monsoon rains had already triggered devastating floods and landslides. The scale of the disaster caught both the public and the government by surprise. While the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued warnings through social media and online platforms, the actual impacts exceeded expectations. Many local residents received alert messages but did not take them seriously. In rural areas, where access to the internet and social media is limited, radio and FM stations played a vital role in disseminating updates and warnings. However, despite these efforts, many people failed to respond appropriately to the alerts. A lack of preparedness si...

Heaven of Far-Western Khaptad Visit to link for  Video Clips During Travel of Khaptad The name “Khaptad” is believed to have originated from Khaptad Baba, later known as Swami Sachchidananda. In honor of his spiritual presence and contribution, Khaptad National Park was established in 1984. Khaptad National Park lies in the Far-Western region of Nepal, stretching across the districts of Bajhang, Bajura, Doti, and Achham. (Source: Nepal Tourism Board, 1984) The MidPoint of Khaptad with team  For a long time, we had been planning to visit Khaptad, but time and circumstances never favored the trip together with the team. Finally, a draft plan was shared among the team members Narayan Sir, Aaditya Sir, and me. Later, we informed the PAHAL Doti team. Under the leadership of Hark Balayar Sir (PC of PAHAL), along with the Governance and NRM team, participation in the Khaptad trip was confirmed. On 21 June 2019, Aaditya Sir and I traveled from Dadeldhura to Bajhang with the ...