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Sep 1, 2026 16 min

After the flood: Nepal’s ongoing rescue

from The Intelligence from The Economist

After the devastating flash flood last week, our correspondent explains why the country is so ill-equipped to deal with the crisis. Does AI stop children from learning? And why Japanese ongaku kissa, or listening bars, are so popular abroad. Guests and host: Kira Hiju, Asia correspondent Michelle Hennessy, graphic detail editor Aaron Coultate, head of newsletters Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Nepal, flood, climate change, glacier, hydropower AI, education, exams Japan, listening bars, ongaku kissa Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

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