Basu Acharya on the ground in Nuwakot: ‘Right now, people are in survival mode’

Psychologist Basu Acharya is currently on the ground in Nuwakot, providing psychological first aid to individuals affected by recent flooding. According to reports, local residents are currently in a state of survival mode as they grapple with immediate shock, grief, and uncertainty.

Acharya has highlighted the severe psychological toll of the disaster, pointing specifically to the significant risk of deeper trauma developing among survivors in the weeks ahead as they attempt to cope with the aftermath of the floods.