Annapurna Region Road Damaged by Heavy Rains, Reconstruction Efforts Underway
Summary
Heavy rains and landslides have severely damaged roads and infrastructure in Birethanti and surrounding wards of Annapurna Rural Municipality, cutting off Ghandruk and hurting local tourism. Reconstruction work has begun with support from government agencies, the army, hydropower firms and donors, while officials estimate the full repair will cost around 10 crore rupees.
Key Points
- Continuous rain and landslides washed away more than 800 meters of road in the Annapurna region, disrupting daily life and tourism in Ghandruk.
- Annapurna Rural Municipality has begun reconstruction work and is seeking outside support because the estimated cost is about 10 crore rupees.
- The Gandaki Provincial Government, ACAP, the Nepali Army, neighboring municipalities and private donors have contributed gabion nets, money and labor.
- Officials aim to restore temporary transport access within 10 to 12 days before moving to permanent reconstruction.
